Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Assam ready for unconditional talks with militants

Guwahati, Mar 25 : The Government of Assam Tuesday reiterated that it is ready to talk to the militant outfits, including the banned ULFA, if they come forward for negotiation without any pre-condition and under the ambit of the Constitution of the country.

Replying to the cut motion brought against the Home Department in the State Legislative Assembly this morning, the Chief Minister Mr. Tarun Gogoi said his Government is giving top priority to solve the menace of militancy. Mr. Gogoi said three new India Reserve Police Battalions have been raised and one more is coming up in the State very shortly. These Battalions have been trained specially on jungle warfare to counter militancy.
The Chief Minister said that despite insurgency the GDP growth rate of the State has been increased to 7 point 6 against the average national target of nine per cent.

PTI

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