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Assam Minister Praises Banned Group ULFA, Himanta Sarma Clarifies Remark

Assam minister's praise for banned ULFA prompts clarification from Himanta Sarma.

Context

What happened: Assam minister Biswajit Daimary said the banned group ULFA "protected the state from outside forces for over five decades". Himanta Sarma clarified the remark. Why it matters: The comment drew a clarification from the chief minister, putting attention on how a state minister described a banned organisation.

What changed

Assam minister Biswajit Daimary said the banned group ULFA "protected the state from outside forces for over five decades". Himanta Sarma clarified the remark.

Why it matters

The comment drew a clarification from the chief minister, putting attention on how a state minister described a banned organisation.

Sources

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