Opposition parties in Assam criticized the BJP, branding the peace deal with ULFA s pro-talks faction as a pre-election stunt lacking substance. Leaders demanded transparency, highlighting that the agreement echoes previous accords in different words. They stress the absence of key issues like Assam Accord mention and the significance of ULFA(I) chief s involvement. They view the deal as a mere election manifesto, lamenting its failure to address Assamese aspirations for rights and identity.
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The separatist ULFA was formed in April 1979 in the aftermath of an agitation against undocumented immigrants from Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan). It split into two groups in February 2011 with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led faction giving up violence and agreeing to unconditional talks with the government. Paresh Baruah, who leads the other rebranded ULFA-Independent faction, is against the talks.