Every passing day of neglect proves the BJP is interested in prolonging the conflict in Manipur: Congress
The Hindu
Stepping up its attack on the Narendra Modi government, the Congress on Monday said that “every passing day of neglect” confirms the belief that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is interested in prolonging the conflict.
Stepping up its attack on the Narendra Modi government, the Congress on Monday said that “every passing day of neglect” confirms the belief that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is interested in prolonging the conflict.
On Monday, leaders of 10 like-minded Opposition political parties from Manipur, including Congress leaders, had a detailed discussion on the situation in the State at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Jairam Ramesh’s official residence while waiting for an appointment with the Prime Minister.
“Since the last many days, Manipuri leaders have been seeking time from Prime Minister Modi to ensure his intervention. Every passing day of neglect confirms the belief that PM Modi and the BJP are interested in prolonging the conflict, not finding a solution,” tweeted Congress general secretary (organisation) K. C. Venugopal.
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“Manipur is burning since 49 days. On Day 50, will PM @narendramodi fly away to foreign lands, without uttering a single word on the ongoing crisis? Hundreds dead, thousands rendered homeless, countless churches and places of worship destroyed, and a state administration that is part of the problem, not the solution. To make matters even worse, the violence is now spreading to Mizoram as well,” Mr. Venugopal added.
Taking a swipe at the Prime Minister and his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Congress leader asked when the “self-styled vishwaguru” would “listen to Manipur Ki Baat”.
“When will he [Prime Minister Modi] speak to the country, to make a simple call for peace? When will he demand accountability from the Union Home Minister and the Manipur CM for their total failure in bringing peace?” he asked.
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