Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government was committed to the development of the northeast region, and assured the people of Assam that the land swap deal with Bangladesh will stop illegal infiltration and not compromise their security.
Published : 30 Nov 2014, 03:11 PM
The prime minister, who Saturday began a three-day visit to the northeast, was speaking at a public rally at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.
Modi said he will use the land swap deal to stop infiltration from Bangladesh and for the benefit of Assam.
"I know the sentiments of the people of Assam. I assure you that I am going to use the proposed land swap deal for the benefit of Assam. I am going to make such arrangements that the land swap deal with Bangladesh benefits Assam," he said.
"I am going to use the land swap deal to stop illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, which has been a perennial problem for the state."
"I am also going to use the land swap deal to ensure security along the border in Assam," Modi said while seeking the consent of the people.
"It may seem a loss for Assam at present, but I will make arrangements so that it benefits Assam in the long run," he said.