ULFA Chief’s Village in Focus as Assam Gears Up for Polls: Legacy, Peace, or Politics?
Jeraigaon, birthplace of ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah, is at the center of Assam’s election season. Bimal Baruah, retired Armyman and elder brother of Paresh, is campaigning for the NDA despite his family’s history with the armed rebellion.The village remains wary as recent cross-border strikes and retaliatory attacks stir unease. Locals emphasise that while political support and development matter, sustainable peace is paramount.
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