The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, met a delegation of Peoples' Consultative Group (PCG) from Assam, here today. The Prime Minister commended and thanked Dr. Indira Goswami for the effort to help find a lasting solution. He said, "The time has come to shed violence. Let us work together to begin a glorious chapter for the people of Assam".

Dr. Manmohan Singh stated that he was willing to discuss all issues bothering our people. 'I am willing to listen to whatever concerns that you may raise', the Prime Minister said. "I am a servant of our Constitution. You must recognize the limitations of a complex polity", he added.

The Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Tarun Gogoi also attended the meeting.