'No one can take away your rights': PM assures Assam on Citizenship Bill
12 Dec 2019 10:19 AM IST
'Centre and I are totally committed to constitutionally safeguard political, linguistic, cultural rights of Assamese people,' Modi said.
He further appealed to the countrymen to express their gratitude towards the indomitable courage, valour and spirit of dedication of Armed Forces on this occasion. (Photo: File)
New Delhi: Amid protests in Northeast over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the citizens that they have nothing to worry about.
Taking to Twitter, he said: “I want to assure my brothers and sisters of Assam that they have nothing to worry after the passing of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. I want to assure them-no one can take away your rights, unique identity and beautiful culture. It will continue to flourish and grow."
"The Central Government and I are totally committed to constitutionally safeguard the political, linguistic, cultural and land rights of the Assamese people as per the spirit of Clause 6," he added.
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