Assam: Sonowal asks illegal migrants to leave Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that the interests of all genuine citizens will be protected by his government at any cost and strongly reiterated that all illegal migrants living in Assam would have to leave the state.
Speaking at a meeting organized by Nepali Sanskriti Suraksha Parishad at Rabindra Bhawan in Guwahati, Sonowal said that the Nepalis are a brave and hardworking community which has made tremendous contribution to the formation of the greater Assamese race. Allaying fears of the Nepali community, Sonowal said that the Nepalis living in Assam do not need to fear about their place in society, and they are as much sons of the soil as any other indigenous community of the state.
The CM assured that the government is committed to protect the rights of Nepali people living in Assam for ages and it will not allow any vested interest group to create confusion in the minds of Nepalis about their right to citizenship. The challenge posed by illegal migrants to Assamese society would have to be met by all the people of the state, cutting across tribes, classes and creeds, and the brave Nepali community has a big role to play in this, Sonowal said.
Recalling contributions of Nepalis to the state, the Chief Minister said that right from pre-Independence era to the present day, there have been growing instances of sterling contribution of Nepali community in shaping Assamese identity and now too they must work towards making Assam one of the best states in the country.
Reiterating that the Nepalis are known for their bravery and honesty, Sonowal urged the community to come forward and make hands of the government stronger to defeat the evil designs of those who want to create rift between communities.
(Source: Nagaland Post)
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