Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Congress party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling his handling of the situation as an “abject failure.” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded the immediate dismissal of Manipur’s Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and called for the Union government to assume full responsibility for the deteriorating security situation in the state. The party also insists on an expedited probe by the Supreme Court-mandated Manipur Commission of Inquiry.
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- Congress Criticism: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of the violence in Manipur, calling it an “abject failure” that is “unforgivable.”
- Demand for Dismissal: The Congress party has demanded the immediate dismissal of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh due to his perceived failure in managing the crisis.
- Supreme Court Inquiry: The party insists that the Manipur Commission of Inquiry, mandated by the Supreme Court, should expedite its investigation into the violence.
- Recent Violence: At least five people were killed in Jiribam district on September 7, 2024, following a series of violent incidents involving militants and armed clashes.
- Jiribam’s Eruption: The violence in Jiribam, previously less affected by the clashes, intensified after the killing of a 59-year-old man in June 2024.
- PM Modi’s Absence: Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi for not visiting Manipur in the past 16 months, even as violence and suffering continue.
- BJP’s Handling: Kharge accused BJP and the Manipur CM of incompetence and a lack of action, criticizing the state government’s request to transfer the ‘Unified Command’ responsibility.
- National Security Threat: The Congress leader warned that the situation in Manipur, now involving drone and rocket-propelled grenade attacks, has escalated to a national security threat.
- Call for Crackdown: Kharge has called for a massive crackdown on insurgent groups with support from state and Union forces to address the violence effectively.
- Political Engagement: The Congress party demands that efforts to restore peace should involve all political parties, representatives, and civil society members from every community.
