"We are ready to talk to all but only when they do not use weapons. Violence has to end and we will not tolerate insurgency at any cost," Singh said while addressing a rally here today.
The people have a "big weapon in their hand and it is the Constitution" which will be basis for all talks.
"If people want change, they must have faith in the Constitution and end violence," he said.
He further said India is perhaps the only country in the world where people of all major religions live and the government will ensure that they live in harmony.
Singh alleged Congress government in the state has failed to address the major problem of Brahmaputra's erosion but "I promise after BJP forming a government in the state will take up the issue with top priority and resolve it".
"It is indeed sad that the people of Assam suffer from floods and in some parts of the country there is drought. The BJP government is working on inter-linking of rivers to share water between the states," he added.
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