January 22, 2016 1:25 PM

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Plan to complete fencing of border with Bangladesh finalised: Home Minister

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said, Government has finalised a plan to complete soon the fencing of India's border with Bangladesh to control infiltration from across the border. Addressing a public rally at Ashoke Nagar in North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal yesterday, Mr. Singh said the minorities of Bangladesh who were coming to India fearing persecution would be given citizenship in future as well.<br/><br/>Assuring people to stop infiltration and secure the Indo-Bangladesh border, he informed, Government has already finalised a plan of putting up fencing and flood lights.<br/><br/>Singh mentioned, India has established good relations with Bangladesh through exchange of enclaves. Whether it's a case of fake currency or cow smuggling or extradition of criminals, Bangladesh is helping India a lot in many ways, added Mr. Singh.<br/><br/>Over the issue of minorities of Bangladesh coming to India, Mr. Singh said, he has taken the step of making valid the entry and stay of those minorities coming from Bangladesh. In future also, Government will give them citizenship, Mr. Singh said.

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