NDFB(P) opposes Haldar; wants replacement

Amid uncertainty over peace process between NDFB’s progressive faction and Centre, the pro talk faction of the Bodo insurgent outfit on Friday formally has demanded replacement of interlocutor PC Haldar.

Talking to reporters in Delhi after meeting Union home minister P Chidambaram, NDFB-P general secretary Govinda Basumatary said that they have urged Chidambaram to replace the former IB director by a political leader. They, further, have suggested names of Ranjeet Sekhar Mushahary, PA Sangma, SC Jamir to replace Haldar. They alleged that the peace process has not been progressing only because of Haldar.