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Wary eye on Bangla border, Assam’s ethnic groups fret over citizenship bill

The AASU’s contention, is that the bill once passed would open floodgates for more migration to Assam, which in turn would further threaten the very existence of the indigenous people. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that proposes citizenship for migrant religious minorities (non-Muslims) from three countries — Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan — has run into opposition […]

The AASU’s contention, is that the bill once passed would open floodgates for more migration to Assam, which in turn would further threaten the very existence of the indigenous people. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that proposes citizenship for migrant religious minorities (non-Muslims) from three countries — Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan — has run into opposition […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/09/wary-eye-on-bangla-border-assams-ethnic-groups-fret-over-citizenship-bill/

Sonowal tells BSF to seal Bangla border

Guwahati, Jun 6: A day after asking Opposition parties not to play “cheap” politics on the issue of Bangladeshi influx, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday asked the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure sealing of the Indo Bangladesh border on a war footing. Sealing the Indo-Bangladesh border is top priority for the BJP-led Government that has just come to power in Assam.

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Guwahati, Jun 6: A day after asking Opposition parties not to play “cheap” politics on the issue of Bangladeshi influx, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday asked the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure sealing of the Indo Bangladesh border on a war footing. Sealing the Indo-Bangladesh border is top priority for the BJP-led Government that has just come to power in Assam.

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Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/sonowal-tells-bsf-seal-bangla-border/