Guwahati, May 26 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday welcomed the Centre's decision to constitute a High-Level Committee to examine the issue of demographic changes in India, calling it a "visionary and decisive step" aimed at addressing concerns linked to national security and social balance.

CM Sarma said illegal infiltration and demographic shifts are not limited to any one state but are a serious national concern impacting security, cultural identity and social harmony.

He added that the initiative, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to be led under Union Home Minister Amit Shah, would study the issue and suggest concrete solutions.

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