This is with reference to the article "Why Bodo violence is so intractable" (Value for Money, December 31). By failing to contain the insurgency-related violence in Assam, we are creating another state like Jammu and Kashmir. Violence in any form should be abhorred and dealt with strictly, without giving any room to petty political interests/issues. All the political parties in Assam should rise above their narrow aims and find an amicable solution to the problem. Before the problem becomes any more serious and more innocent tribals and civilians are killed, the Narendra Modi government at the Centre should hold talks with the Bodos. Militants cannot be allowed to make a mockery of the state in this way. Neither is "a bullet for a bullet" an answer to the Bodo problem. Poverty and unemployment drive people to these militant groups and some political parties take advantage of the problem for their own petty gains, putting the country's security at stake.
The problems of Maoism in Chhattisgarh, militancy in Kashmir and Bodo violence in Assam all have their roots in the exploitation of the poor, who are driven to such organisations in absence of any support from government. Many of our corrupt politicians and leaders exploit these situations for their own political gains. If these problems of exploitation and militancy are not solved soon, a situation will arise in the country where separatists will either destroy our peace and security or will bargain with the government for many more separate states/political units. Prime Minister Modi, known for his tough stand on various issues, should rise up to the occasion and take necessary steps in co-operation with the state governments and find a permanent solution to the problem.
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The problems of Maoism in Chhattisgarh, militancy in Kashmir and Bodo violence in Assam all have their roots in the exploitation of the poor, who are driven to such organisations in absence of any support from government. Many of our corrupt politicians and leaders exploit these situations for their own political gains. If these problems of exploitation and militancy are not solved soon, a situation will arise in the country where separatists will either destroy our peace and security or will bargain with the government for many more separate states/political units. Prime Minister Modi, known for his tough stand on various issues, should rise up to the occasion and take necessary steps in co-operation with the state governments and find a permanent solution to the problem.
Veena Shenoy, Thane, Maharashtra
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