Congress Criticizes PM Modi's Absence Amid Manipur Crisis

The Congress reprimanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting conflict-ridden Manipur. Party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out Modi's indifference, referencing Chief Minister N Biren Singh's dramatic resignation last year. The state has witnessed severe ethnic violence, resulting in over 220 deaths, with a BJP-led government in power since 2017.

On Sunday, the Congress chastised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his failure to visit the embattled state of Manipur. Party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh cited the 'drama' surrounding Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation last year to underscore Modi's lack of empathy.

'Exactly a year ago, a big resignation drama was staged in Imphal,' Ramesh remarked in a post on X, accompanied by a photograph showing Singh's torn resignation letter.

Ramesh argued that while Manipur suffers, Modi has prioritized other activities over addressing the state's issues or engaging with its elected representatives. Ethnic violence has ravaged the state since May last year, primarily due to discord between the Kuki tribals and the Meitei community's push for Scheduled Tribes status.

In the peak of the ethnic conflicts last June, Singh narrowly avoided resignation after supporters—including hundreds of women who intercepted him en route to the Governor's House—tore his resignation letter.

The Congress secured both the Outer and Inner Manipur seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, amid ongoing clashes that have resulted in over 220 deaths. The BJP has governed Manipur since 2017.

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