Congress assaults Narendra Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur

“As we speak, precisely a yr in the past, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was launched by the Indian Nationwide Congress from Manipur. The BJNY adopted within the wake of the historic Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra and coated 6,600 kms going by means of 15 states, culminating in Mumbai on 16 March 2024,” Congress common secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned in a submit on X.

“Manipur nonetheless awaits a go to by the Prime Minister, who has discovered the time, inclination, and vitality to go everywhere in the world – however has not seen it crucial to succeed in out to the distressed folks of Manipur,” he added.

The prime minister has “steadfastly refused to satisfy with political leaders of Manipur, together with his personal social gathering legislators and the CM himself”, Ramesh alleged.

“The agony of Manipur has continued unabated since 3 Might 2023. Only a few days again the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Schooling, Girls, Youngsters, Youth, and Sports activities was requested to place off its proposed research tour to the state,” he mentioned.

The Congress has been attacking the prime minister for not visiting Manipur moreover blaming the Centre for its dealing with of the state of affairs within the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state.

Greater than 220 folks have been killed and hundreds rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo teams since Might 2023.