Guwahati/Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) should be implemented across the country.
Sarma, who was in Bhubaneswar on Thursday for a party programme, told reporters: “We have NRC in our state. That is why we have taken a decision to give Aadhaar cards to only those people who have earlier applied for the NRC. I believe, this decision will help to stop illegal infiltration in Assam. According to me, there should be an NRC in the whole country so that we can understand who are the actual citizens of India and who have infiltrated from the foreign soil to our territory.”
The Chief Minister also exuded confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ensure the safety of minority Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh through diplomatic negotiations. He said, “Whatever happening with Hindus in Bangladesh is highly condemnable and a matter of concern. One can witness how minorities are being protected in India. The Hindus and other minority communities are not safe in Pakistan and Bangladesh. I am confident that PM Modi will work for the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh through diplomatic channels.” He also added that the Indian government is standing with the Hindus in Bangladesh.
Reacting to a query on opposition parties’ silence on the issue, the Chief Minister alleged that Congress and its allies have never stood for Hindus. He also held the opposition parties responsible for the instability inside India. He also spoke in support of the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One Poll’ initiative in the country. The Assam Chief Minister also took a jibe at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of taking a soft stand against the infiltrators. (IANS)
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