BJP govt in Centre and Assam will benefit the state: Rijiju

A BJP government in Assam and at the Centre will benefit both the state and the North East, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said today.
"If a BJP government is formed in Assam and it works together with the NDA government at the Centre, then a lot of work can be done for Assam and the north eastern region," Rijiju told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting here.
"We'll certainly try to form a BJP government here and appeal to the people to give us a chance," he said responding to querries on his party's prospects in the upcoming Assembly election in Assam.

The minister said, "we do not view the talks we are holding with the ULFA is connected with the polls. Our talks with ULFA is on through our interlocuter. I have also talked with them and their delegation met me".
"I have assured them that ULFA's demands have been accepted from my side. The earlier issue of 'sovereignty' be given up and now their mainstream demands will be handled well and fulfilled. Working out the nitty gritty details should not take much time", he added.
On searching out the missing 28 ULFA leaders during the Operation All Clear in Bhutan, Rijiju said, "Bhutan government is supporting us now and also did earlier. The Government of India welcomes it in national interest".

On the granting of Scheduled Tribe status to six communities in Assam, he said, "a committee has been formed and will receive its report within three months. We'll imeplent it protecting the existing tribals.