The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an alliance partner of the BJP-led Assam government, today said it would not allow the central government to grant citizenships to Hindu Bangladeshis.
Addressing a press meet here, AGP President and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora said, "The Centre wants to bring Hindu Bangladeshis to India and grant them citizenship. We do not support the idea as it violates the historic Assam Accord, 1985."
"We won't hesitate to give up our ministerial posts in the state government if Assam's interest is affected."
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