GUWAHATI: Breaking his silence over the continuing Anti-CAA protest, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said that his government at any cost will protect the land, culture and language of the state.
In a damage control move, Sonowal who is in the line of fire of agitators tried to reassure the citizens of the state by saying that “ I am one of you” adding that he respects all the peaceful protestors like AASU, AJYCP, Sahitya Sabha, artists of the state and the intellectuals. “I respect all of you,” said the CM.
The chief minister said that many MLAs met him to discuss the issues of their constituencies and he assured all of them that not even a single Assamese will be affected by the Cirtizenship (Amendment) ACT.
“The Assamese language and culture will be protected in all cost,” claimed the CM adding that there are rumours being spread by groups having vested interest that many foreigners will enter the state because of CAA.
“I am assuring you all that after the entire process is over you will believe whatever I am saying today,” he said adding that the rumours are saying that 1 or 1.5 crore people will enter the state which is not true.
He said only persecuted Hindus till 2014 who entered the state will get citizenship.
He said that the Justice Biplab Sharma committee is studying the implementation of clause 6 (A) of the Assam Accord, and three members of AASU are also the members. As soon as the committee submits their report, the clause 6(A) of Assam Accord will be implemented to safeguard the culture and language of the Assamese people.
He claimed that as a chief minister if he is not able to safeguard the interest of the Assamese people, what is the use of being a chief minister.
“I am an Assamese and elected by you all, I assure that Assamese will be the only language of the state,” said the chief minister.
He also said that the violent protests are going on by some vested groups and they will be dealt legally according to the law.
He claimed that the scenario has improved in the state.
