Sonowal calls indigenous minorities as sons of soil

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today assuaged the concerns of indigenous minority communities in the state calling them sons of the soil.
Iteracting with the leadership of indigenous minority organizations of the state, the Chief Minister said that any discourse may take place in the political arena but the indigenous minority people being the sons of the soil should not be swayed away or be afraid of any such discussion.
Instead he called upon them for devoting their energy for positive works and overall development of the state.
The Chief Minister further said that the government believes in inclusive development and is committed to ensure "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas".

"Government is committed to develop 'Team Assam' involving all communities living in the state and will safeguard the indigenous minority communities from all threats", Sonowal asserted.
The Chief Minister asserted the government will work for ensuring equal opportunity and upholding fundamental rights and constitutional safeguard for them.
The interaction programme was attended by about 40 indigenous minority organizations of the state representing Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain communities.