The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) categorically ruled out peace talks with the central government in the near future. A statement issued by the outfit on July 20 asserted that “no discussion would be held under the legal binding of the Indian Constitution1.”

• 1. “Ulfa rules out talks with Centre,” Telegraph, July 21, 2008, at http://telegraphindia.com/1080721/jsp/northeast/story_9577528.jsp