[Assam] Ms. Goswami & others need to ask, “Who gains by hurting the civilians in Assam?” ULFA looses, because the direct talk on Sovereignty restoration is in REAL danger. But India can use it to bury the suggestive approach the Indian PM revealed on 22 Octo

[Bartta Bistar]

*Assam violence can jeopardise peace process: Goswami*

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200606131514.htm

New Delhi, June. 13 (PTI): Concerned over continuing violence in Assam
allegedly perpetrated by the ULFA, key interlocutor Indira Goswami today
indicated she could back out of the peace parleys if the bloodshed
continued.

Goswami, part of the People's Consultative Group nominated by ULFA for talks
with the Centre, also indicated the prevailing situation in Assam could
jeopardise the peace process.

"The ULFA has denied its involvement in the recent violence in Assam. But
the government has blamed the outfit. Therefore, we are puzzled. If the
bloodshed continues, it will certainly have a negative effect on the peace
process," Goswami, a Jnanapith award winner, told PTI here.

The noted writer and Delhi University Professor said, "If the violence
continues, I will have to rethink about my role also."

Goswami, however, was quick to say that she hoped the violence will soon end
and the third round of talks between the PCG and the Centre will be held as
scheduled on June 22.

A string of blasts across Assam since Thursday have killed six people and
injured over 50. The explosions, blamed on the ULFA, also targeted railway
tracks and oil pipelines.

Observing that no sensible person can accept death of innocent people in
violence, Goswami appealed to the ULFA and the security forces to maintain
restraint.

Union Home Secretary V K Duggal has also spoken to Goswami to express the
government's concern at the violence.

"When talks are slated to take place, these incidents of violence can spoil
the atmosphere. We can deal with violence but right now we want to talk
about peace," Duggal had said yesterday.
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