Question : TALKS WITH NDFB



(a) whether the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has submitted its set of demands before the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has initiated peace talks with NDFB;

(d) if so, the details of issue discussed and the outcome thereof;

(e) whether the Government of Assam has sent any report on NDFB; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRIMATI RADHIKA V. SELVI)

(a) to (d): A tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement (SoO) had been signed with National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) on 1.6.2005. In the light of this, there have been several rounds of meetings and discussions with NDFB. Recently, a charter of demands has been submitted by the NDFB. It will be premature to disclose the details at this stage.

(e) to (f): In the context of the tripartite SoO agreement, and the review meetings relating to the same, reports are received from the State Government from time to time as a part of the continuous process.