ULFA leader Rajkhwar hopes for peace deal with Indian government before August 15

July 31, 2022

Arvind Rajkhota, the leader of the surrendered part of the United Liberation Front of Assam (Wolfa) of Assam, expressed hope that the peace agreement with the central government will be signed by the Central Government by August 15, said he said this in a conversation with an Indian media.

‘The whole thing is now in the hands of the center. There is still some time in our hands and we believe the government will take a decision,’ said Rajkhotta, who both parties are satisfied with the discussion and the solutions given by the central government.’

A section of ULFA, led by Rajkhwa, surrendered in 2011, and later peace talks with the Central Government began, Rajkhwa, however, never admitted that he or his party had surrendered.

But the relatively small armed group named ULFA Independent (ULFA-I) led by Paresh Bajuta has not yet surrendered, and in the past, the leaders of the Rajkhwa-led group said that Paresh Barua will not come to the negotiating table until the agreement is signed with them.

‘They (the central government) are not able to announce the final decision because they will take the feat (of this compromise) that is going on) but we don't have the desire to promote it. We just want the rights of the original residents of Assam to be protected. If it is in the contract We have no objection to signing, but if they are confused, we will not sign and we will hand over the whole thing to our next generation. They will take the matter forward if they want.’

‘Illegal infiltration is the biggest cause of concern for the people of Assam. We are very concerned about this external problem. As an example, the main resident Koch and Rajvanshi communities cannot play a major role in the Dhubri district today (because they have become a minority),’ Rajkhota said, expressing concern over illegal infiltration in Assam.’

The ULFA leader said the same incident happened around Tinsukia, Digboy or Guthahati district in Assam. ‘Is it possible for you to accept this man who came here a few decades ago. No one can accept it.’

‘Our demands are different from them, we have a different role in our own members, but we have no role in our peace deal,’ said Rajkhwa, who is led by Paresh Barua.’