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Former commander of ULFA joins the BJP
Former rebel leaders joining politics is not unusual in Assam. Manoj Rabha alias Drishti Rajkhowa is the latest addition to that list. This former 'deputy commander-in-chief' of banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) recently joined the ruling BJP. He dismissed speculation that he joined the party to contest next year's Assembly elections. He said he would work on the lines of the party's plans and agenda. Later in his life with ULFA, Rajkhowa was active in Meghalaya. He surrendered in the state in November 2020 amid police operations. Party's state president Dilip Saikia and several other leaders were present at the ceremony.
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