PCG to appeal to ULFA to create peaceful atmosphere in Asom

New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) The People's Consultative Group (PCG) constituted by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) held three rounds of talks with the Government from October last year upto June this year.

Minister of State for Home Affairs S Regupathy today told the Lok Sabha in a written reply that during the third round of talks held on June 22 this year, responding to the points made by PCG, it was stated that their request for the release of five ULFA detenues would be considered favourably in consultation with Government of Asom.

Simultaneously, PCG was urged to impress upon ULFA to ensure a peaceful and conducive environment, so that direct talks with Government of India are held at the earliest. PCG expressed satisfaction over Government of India's approach to negotiations that will help usher lasting peace in Asom. PCG also assured the Government of India that they would appeal to the ULFA to create a peaceful atmosphere in Asom, which will be conductive to holding direct talks.

Mr Regupathy said it has been noted that security situation in Asom has by and large remained peaceful since the meeting of June this year.

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