Assam Minister Biswajit Daimary Praises ULFA, CM Himanta Sarma Clarifies Remark

Assam minister <b>Biswajit Daimary</b> sparked a major political controversy after publicly stating that the banned militant group <b>ULFA</b> protected the state from outside forces for over five decades.<br><br>While ministers cheering banned outfits certainly makes for a bizarre administrative reality check, the ruling establishment quickly rushed in to do damage control and distance itself from the glowing praise.<br><br>Chief Minister <b>Himanta Sarma</b> stepped in immediately to clarify the controversial remark, leaving citizens wondering how a senior cabinet member managed to praise an outlawed separatist outfit in public.