"Elements with int'l agenda" trying to derail NRC in Assam:Guv

Assam Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya today said "a few elements" with "international agenda" were trying to derail the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.
"There may be a few elements with international agenda who are trying to derail the entire process. Some important lobby people are interested that North-East always remains in troubled state," Acharya told reporters here.
He declined to name the forces inimical to the interest of Assam.
"These elements should not be entertained at all," the Governor said.
"Despite extra time allotted, reports suggest that the work will not be completed within time. Considering its importance and urgent need, the completion of the work be expedited," he added.

The updated NRC should not have a single foreigner and all legitimate Indians should be included in the list so that the Assembly election in 2016 could be held with an updated Register, Acharya said.
"It is not a question of religion. It is a question of nationalism and security. Inclusion of foreigners and omission of Indians will be detrimental to the security of India. Proper NRC is the beginning of vibrant and strong Assam and North East," he said.
Acharya said he had called the State Coordinator of NRC Prateek Hajela and asked him to expedite the process.