Pro-talk ULFA cadres want to participate in Lok Sabha polls

Guwahati, April 10 (ANI): While the United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) is today infamous for its militant activities, the pro-talk ULFA cadres are eager to take part in the upcoming 15th Lok Sabha elections.

The pro-talk groups of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) that declared a unilateral ceasefire last year are looking forward to join the electoral process and cast votes. hey had been boycotting elections so far. And, significantly, today they are also looking forward to restoration of peace in the region.

"As it is a democratic Government, we are hoping whichever Government comes to power, will take the peace process forward," said Raju, pro-talk ULFA cadre.

"This year, we are getting a chance to vote and we will make use of the opportunity," said Bhaskar Rajbonshi, pro-talk ULFA cadre.

About 150 ULFA cadres are now staying in the main Headquarters of the pro-talk ULFA group in Tinsukia District of Upper Assam.

ULFA cadres are gradually joining the pro-talk camp, hoping that a permanent solution will take the state forward on the path of development. By Peter Alex Todd (ANI)