No evidence of existence of BRTF: BPF

BPF youth wing accuses BPPF of trying to hit headlines

KOKRAJHAR, May 8: Any form of killings and violent activities are condemnable in a civilized society.This was stated in a press release today by the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) youth wing, which said that it has never encouraged this type of “uncivilized nature in the society”, which could pose a threat to the integrity and population of the nation.

The BPF youth wing expressed deep shock over the killing of Basanta Kumar Basumatary, lecturer of Kokrajhar College, who was also one of the secretaries of the BPPF led by Rabiram Narzary by unknown miscreants on May 6 at Khwdwmtola in Kokrajhar. “The incident is very unfortunate for all and we also express our heartfelt sorrow,” the BPF youth wing stated.

But the BPF has vehemently protested against some baseless allegations published in certain newspapers that the BPF youth wing and BRTF, a newly-floated outfit were behind the killing of Basanta Kumar Basumatary and the torching of the NDFB camp at Silpata in Chirang district on the night of May 5.

The news reports also alleged that the BPF youth wing and the BRTF attempted to set afire an NDFB camp at Banaldoba in Chirang district on that day. Apart from these, the BPF youth wing has also condemned the allegations of the BPPF, NDFB and the BPFPR that the youth wing and the so-called BRTF are involved in killings and attacks in the BTC region.

“It is difficult for us to understand that the BPPF, NDFB and the BPFPR have always blamed us for any untoward incident in the region,” the BPF youth wing further stated. “Is the BPF solely responsible for all hurdles in the BTC? Why these leaders do not say anything about the killings of ex-BLT cadres on many occasions,” the BPF questioned.

The BPF has stated that there is no such existence of the BRTF at the behest of the BPF as alleged by the BPPF and the NDFB leaders. “The Congress or the BPF are not patronizing any underground outfit as has appeared in certain newspapers. So far our knowledge is concerned, the existence of the BRTF under BPF is simply an allegation and the Opposition is playing the blame game” said the BPF youth wing.”

If there is a BRTF, then BPPF president Rabiram Narzary should be able to prove with material evidence. The Opposition leaders are floating these news just for grabbing political headlines, the youth wing stated. The BPF youth wing has called upon the people belonging to all communities not to be misguided by such baseless allegations levelled by the Opposition leaders. The youth wing has always concentrated in the developmental aspect of the region and in maintaining peace and tranquillity among all, the party further stated.