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List of Incidents in Assam -> Censorship -> 2010
ULFA diktat on reporting R-day celebrations
Ref: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100111/nation.htm#2
Gawahati, Assam

The self-styled commander in chief of ULFA Paresh Baruah has imposed a ban on the celebration of Independence Day and Republic Day and any reportage of it in the name of its �revolution against occupation of Assam by Indian state�.

The organisation also issues threats to journalists and intellectuals of the state who dare to oppose the diktat of the outlawed outfit headed by him.

The Journalists� Forum, Assam, has condemned the �callous and irresponsible comments� of the ULFA chief and has observed that not only ULFA but a section of the separatist elements in the region have made it a habit to impose a ban on the celebration of both the days.