BJP chief ministerial candidate in Assam Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said dealing with "infiltration" and sealing the India - Bangladesh border would be a priority, as the party appeared poised to form its maiden government in the northeastern state.
"Issues like infiltration, sealing of the Indo - Bangla border, problems of small tea growers, unemployment - - are the major challenges.
We will work together (with allies) to resolve these issues, " Sonowal told NDTV.
Asked about the issue of migration from Bangladesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader said: "We will seal the border to stop infiltration. "
He also said that a list will be prepared with names of "bonafide" Indian citizens.
"The main target is to protect the interest of bonafide citizens, whether Hindu or Muslim, " he said.
Talking about the imminent victory of the BJP, Sonowal said: "People of Assam were fed up with Congress.
They wanted good governance and that is why they voted for BJP and the alliance. "
Asked if the alliance will have a smooth sail, the chief ministerial candidate said: "Whatever we do, we will do it in consultation with all ally partners. "
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