Manipur In Crisis: CLP Leader Urges Immediate Assembly Session

Manipur Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh criticized the Center and state government's failure to address the ongoing violence in Manipur. He urged for an immediate assembly session to address the crisis and warned of potential unrest if ignored. Singh praised Assam Rifles' efforts but criticized their inadequacies.

Okram Ibobi Singh, leader of the Manipur Congress Legislature Party, has voiced strong criticisms of both the central and state governments for their inability to address the ongoing violence in Manipur, which has lasted 19 months.

Singh emphasized that the state's assembly is the sole venue capable of properly addressing Manipur's crisis. He lamented the government's failure to convene a session despite repeated requests, highlighting that other states like Karnataka hold mandatory sessions.

He warned of unrest if the government continues to ignore public grievances and praised Assam Rifles for evacuation efforts, while critiquing their inability to prevent violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)