Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that they lack an understanding of the complexities and aspirations of the north-eastern region of India. His comments follow a statement by the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) about violence against Christians in Manipur. Gogoi also accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of seeking dominion over the people of the northeast and called for a change in leadership for the betterment of the region.
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- Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized PM Modi and HM Amit Shah for their lack of understanding of the north-eastern region.
- Gogoi’s comments were in response to a statement by the NSCN about violence against Christians in Manipur by the group Arambai Tengol.
- Gogoi accused PM Modi of viewing Northeast states as small entities with internal conflicts.
- He claimed Modi and Shah’s approach creates deeper entanglements, prolonging the resolution of issues.
- Gogoi highlighted that women, young people, and children suffer the most from the region’s instability.
- He blamed the RSS for attempting to exert dominion over the “passive” people of the northeast.
- Gogoi argued that the RSS does not understand nation-building or the importance of building trust and cooperation among diverse groups.
- He suggested that moving past PM Modi’s leadership would benefit the peace and stability of the northeast.
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, also urged PM Modi to visit Manipur and address its issues, emphasizing the Congress and INDIA bloc’s commitment to raising the need for peace in the state.
- Rahul Gandhi noted that Manipur remains divided, with no significant improvement since violence first broke out.
