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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
ULFA leader Paresh Baruah backs Chinese Hydel power project on upper reaches of Brahmaputra
ULFA leader Paresh Baruah China based self-exiled ULFA leader Paresh Baruah is enthusiastic of Beijing's proposed 60,000 MW Hydroelectric Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River that flows as the Brahmaputra River in promoting the Chinese projects, Baruah is turning a blind eye to potential ecological as well as socio-economic risks posed to India by the Chinese dam projects, highly placed sources told ET. Baruah is quite vocal in lashing out on Indian Government of and its policies. On recent Indo-Pak conflict, he criticised the Indian Government of displaying weaknesses by agreeing to the ceasefire, giving Pakistan government an upper hand. Further, overlooking India's economic progress, he is of the opinion that India's economy will collapse in a matter of few days if it goes to war with Pakistan. China amid tensions within Myanmar and its spillover impact across the border had allegedly facilitated movement of self-exiled ULFA supremo Paresh Baruah from Ruili (close to Arunachal Pradesh-Myanmar border) to Xishuangbanna Dai region of Yunnan, ET had reported in March. Baruah for years was based in Ruili. Recently, ULFA through a press statement condemned NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd.) for release of water from the Ranganadi dam without any prior notice, which have flooded more than 200 villages in Assam's Lakhimpur district and asked it to give compensation to the affected people. ULFA has urged local indigenous people to protest against the government's decision to undertake major dam projects on the rivers Siang, Dibang, Lohit and Subansiri in Arunachal had earlier issued a warning against a decision made by Assam BJP MLA Suren Phukan to celebrate 'Bihar Diwas' in Tinsukia on 22nd March, 2025. It warned the Government of serious consequences if the celebration happens and stated that Assamese party workers of BJP should refrain from associating with such activities alleging it to be an attack on the culture, heritage and pride of indigenous order to maintain his relevance, he frequently expresses his views on Assam's political matters. Baruah is seen as playing both sides of the political divide. While openly praising Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as one of the best Chief Ministers of Assam, he is also reaching out to newly appointed head of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Gaurav Gogoi, sources informed. To appeal to the general public of Assam, he plays on their religious sentiments. Baruah, Muslims are the most productive force of Assam and are being hired in Malaysia, America and UK for employment in industries as well as in agriculture sector. However, they are being targeted in Assam by some for their vested interests, Baruah alleged. ULFA stated that both the major national political parties have abandoned the interest of Assam for political gain and have destroyed the demographic characteristics of the indigenous people. Barua said that fellow ULFA operative Roopam Asom has surrendered to police . He had 40 lakh of operational fund of ULFA which is missing. Asom, named in the NIA charge sheet for the 2018 killing of Bordumsa Police Station officer-in-charge Bhaskar Kalita, was allegedly running ULFA (I)'s extortion network across parts of eastern Assam.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
ULFA leader Paresh Baruah backs Chinese Hydel power project on upper reaches of Brahmaputra
China based self-exiled ULFA leader Paresh Baruah is enthusiastic of Beijing's proposed 60,000 MW Hydroelectric Dam Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River that flows as the Brahmaputra River in Assam. While promoting the Chinese projects, Baruah is turning a blind eye to potential ecological as well as socio-economic risks posed to India by the Chinese dam projects, highly placed sources told ET. Baruah is quite vocal in lashing out on Indian Government of and its policies. On recent Indo-Pak conflict, he criticised the Indian Government of displaying weaknesses by agreeing to the ceasefire, giving Pakistan government an upper hand. Further, overlooking India's economic progress, he is of the opinion that India's economy will collapse in a matter of few days if it goes to war with Pakistan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like nhà container: Xu hướng nhà ở hiện đại và bền vững 2025 Visionary Echo Tìm hiểu thêm China amid tensions within Myanmar and its spillover impact across the border had allegedly facilitated movement of self-exiled ULFA supremo Paresh Baruah from Ruili (close to Arunachal Pradesh-Myanmar border) to Xishuangbanna Dai region of Yunnan, ET had reported in March. Baruah for years was based in Ruili. Recently, ULFA through a press statement condemned NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd.) for release of water from the Ranganadi dam without any prior notice, which have flooded more than 200 villages in Assam's Lakhimpur district and asked it to give compensation to the affected people. Live Events ULFA has urged local indigenous people to protest against the government's decision to undertake major dam projects on the rivers Siang, Dibang, Lohit and Subansiri in Arunachal Pradesh. It had earlier issued a warning against a decision made by Assam BJP MLA Suren Phukan to celebrate 'Bihar Diwas' in Tinsukia on 22nd March, 2025. It warned the Government of serious consequences if the celebration happens and stated that Assamese party workers of BJP should refrain from associating with such activities alleging it to be an attack on the culture, heritage and pride of indigenous people. In order to maintain his relevance, he frequently expresses his views on Assam's political matters. Baruah is seen as playing both sides of the political divide. While openly praising Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as one of the best Chief Ministers of Assam, he is also reaching out to newly appointed head of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Gaurav Gogoi, sources informed. To appeal to the general public of Assam, he plays on their religious sentiments. Baruah, Muslims are the most productive force of Assam and are being hired in Malaysia, America and UK for employment in industries as well as in agriculture sector. However, they are being targeted in Assam by some for their vested interests, Baruah alleged. ULFA stated that both the major national political parties have abandoned the interest of Assam for political gain and have destroyed the demographic characteristics of the indigenous people. Barua said that fellow ULFA operative Roopam Asom has surrendered to police . He had 40 lakh of operational fund of ULFA which is missing. Asom, named in the NIA charge sheet for the 2018 killing of Bordumsa Police Station officer-in-charge Bhaskar Kalita, was allegedly running ULFA (I)'s extortion network across parts of eastern Assam.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Tribunal confirms extension of ban on ULFA; group has 200-250 cadres in Myanmar
New Delhi, The United Liberation Front of Asom , a proscribed organisation for the past 35 years, has a sizeable cadre strength of about 200-250 based in Myanmar and is likely to hold about 200 weapons at present, the government has submitted before a judicial tribunal which has confirmed the extension of ban on the group for five more years. Following submission of documentary evidences about the activities of the ULFA, a tribunal presided over by Justice Michael Zothankhuma, judge of the Gauhati High Court, on May 21 confirmed that there was sufficient cause to declare the ULFA along with all its factions, wings and front organisations, as an "unlawful association" for five years with effect from November 27, 2024. The tribunal was constituted for adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the ULFA along with all their factions, wings and front organisations as unlawful associations. During the hearings, the government representatives submitted before the tribunal that the ULFA led by Paresh Baruah demands "sovereign" Assam and "aims to achieve this goal through an armed struggle". According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the tribunal has been told that "currently, most of ULFA cadres or leaders remain stationed in Myanmar and run four major camps there. ULFA also maintains links with other Indian insurgent groups for operational and logistic purposes". "The ULFA has a sizeable cadre strength and is likely to hold about 200 weapons at present. The outfit indulges in acts of violence including attacks on security forces, explosions etc. It also continues to boycott celebrations of national days in the state of Assam and attempts to carry out disruptive acts by way of explosions during these days," the government counsels submitted before the tribunal. The Assam government has also reported that in past five years, 56 cadres of ULFA along with 177 frontmen, over ground workers , supporters or sympathizers were also arrested, while 63 cadres surrendered before the authorities. It has also been reported that 26 arms, 515 rounds - ammunition, nine grenades and two IEDs were recovered during this period. The counsels appearing for the Centre also submitted that the government of Assam, while furnishing its justifications to the central government, for declaring ULFA as an unlawful organisation, has given details of activities of the group including those of cases registered, charge sheets filed, arrests of ULFA cadres, arrests of linkmen or frontmen of ULFA etc. The central government submitted that the particulars of 15 cases registered against the ULFA, in which three charge sheets have been filed, had also been brought for its consideration. A perusal of the charge sheets also showed that the ULFA had been indulging in extortion, attempt to murder cases, possession of unauthorized arms, conspiring against the State and other illegal activities, according to the notification. The ULFA was first declared a banned organisation in 1990 and since then the ban has been extended periodically.
