GUWAHATI: Popular singer and musician from Assam, Zubeen Garg who is known for his strong stand against violence and terrorism, has dared to come down heavily of the banned ULFA(I) in a Facebook post in the wake of May 15 night grenade blast in heart of Guwahati city that left 12 persons seriously injured.
In the open letter to the proscribed ULFA(I), which claims to lead an armed revolution for attaining sovereignty of Assam, the singer who has a huge fan following in the state among the younger generation Assam, has castigated the ULFA(I) for its acts of violence terming those a fruitless exercise. Following is what the singer has posted in the Facebook few hours ago.
“To, ULFA from ZUBEEN GARG
I need a revolution. I need a revolution of change. Killing innocent people will not result in anything fruitful. Fear cannot build a nation. Labour can. Hard work can.
Teach our kids how to cultivate. Teach them how to grow seeds out of nothing. Teach them how to shape their dreams. If you want to build something, build Majuli! If you want to destroy something, destroy the threats roaming over Kaziranga!
I need a revolution to fight back against flood. I need a revolution that will make us part of the mainstream.
Freedom is all about standing on your own. You cannot be free in fear. Chaos can bring no change.
We are a nation because of the people. If there is no one left alive, where do we stand?
I have fought against terrorism. Terrorism can never give a meaning to your rights. Education can. Development can. Progress can.
Every man is an artist, and every artist stands with peace. I am a messenger of peace and labour. Let us work, let us dream, let us touch a sky that is wide and clear!
Let our kids grow in peace, let us live. There is no justice after death.
With love,
Zubeen Garg”