Daimary made a strong case for recognising ULFA's contribution to Assam's political history
Assam Minister Praises Banned Group ULFA, Himanta Sarma Clarifies Remark
In short
Assam Minister Daimary has publicly made a strong case for recognizing the banned group ULFA's contribution to the state's political history. This overt praise for the prohibited outfit quickly prompted a formal response from the regional government leadership. Chief Minister Himanta Sarma subsequently stepped in to clarify the remarks made by the minister.
Key points
- A sitting state minister openly commended an officially banned militant organization's pa…: A sitting state minister openly commended an officially banned militant organization's past contributions.
- Government leadership was forced to issue clarifications following the minister's public…: Government leadership was forced to issue clarifications following the minister's public statements.
- The political legacy of the outlawed group remains a sensitive issue in Assam.: The political legacy of the outlawed group remains a sensitive issue in Assam.