GUWAHATI, Jan. 21 -- With the movement against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 gaining momentum, the Centre is planning to hold talks with the agitating organizations with an attempt to defuse the situation. However, the dates for such meetings are yet to be finalized.

Highly placed sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told The Assam Tribune that the Centre is concerned over the agitations in Assam against the Bill and is keeping a close watch on the situation. As the agitations are continuing, the Centre is planning to hold talks with the agitating organizations as it is believed that 'the issues can be resolved through dialogue.'

Sources said that the Union Home Minister is planning to hold talks with the leaders of the ...