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The prospect of using the designated camps for tourism should be explored," the MP suggested at the launch of a TV commercial for 'Awesome Assam', the state's tourism tagline, on Monday. GUWAHATI: For decades, Assam couldn't explore its tourism potential to the fullest as the shadow of militancy always hanged over its head. "I am only talking about those militant groups which are either under ceasefire agreement with the government or have surrendered,and their members are lodged in designated camps across the state. Ulfa (pro-talks), NDFB (P), NDFB(Ranjan Daimary) and KLNCHLF are under suspension of operations since 2011, 2005, 2013 and 2010 respectively. Tourism minister Chandan Brahma and Assam Tourism Development Corporation chairman Jayanta Malla Baruah were also present.Talking to TOI, Daimary, who is from Bodoland People's Front, said, "What's the harm if visitors spend some time in designated camps, have tea and take a peek into the lives of militants?.