Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM speaks to Assam Chief Minister – assures all help to ensure peace in the state

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condemned the violence in Kokrajhar and Gossaigaon towns in Assam.  He has expressed grief and shock over the incidents. The PM spoke to the Chief Minister Mr. Tarun Gogoi who briefed him on the situation in the state. He said that the state government  is taking all necessary steps to ensure peace and stability in the state. The Prime Minister also talked to the Union Home Minister and asked him to extend all possible assistance to the Assam Government  in tackling the situation.