Banned outfits ULFA-I NSCN issue call for strike on Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 25: Banned militant outfits ULFA-I and NSCN, in Assam on Tuesday (Jan 24) issued their customary call for a general strike on January 26 and appealed to the people to boycott the Republic Day celebration.

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The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) issued a joint statement calling for a "total shutdown" on Republic Day from 12.01 am to 6 pm.

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The preparations for Republic Day are, however, in full swing, including in Guwahati amid heightened security at railway stations, airports, oil fields, and other important places. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will unfurl the tricolour at the playground of Veterinary College in Guwahati's Khanapara.