‘In turmoil as we speak due to previous sins’: Manipur CM Biren Singh hits again at Congress after apology | India Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has sharply countered Congress chief Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “absence” from the conflict-hit state. Singh attributed Manipur’s ongoing challenges to what he known as the “sins of the Congress,” singling out selections made throughout earlier administrations.
“Everybody, together with your self, is conscious that Manipur is in turmoil as we speak due to the previous sins dedicated by the Congress,” Singh stated, straight addressing Ramesh on X.He cited the repeated settlement of Burmese refugees and the signing of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) Settlement with Myanmar-based militants, which he claimed have been initiated beneath the tenure of then-Union residence minister P Chidambaram.

Ramesh had earlier questioned why PM Modi had prevented visiting Manipur regardless of the state’s extended unrest. “Why cannot the Prime Minister go to Manipur and say the identical factor there? He has intentionally prevented visiting the state since Could 4th, 2023, at the same time as he jets across the nation and the world,” Ramesh remarked.

Singh defended Modi’s stance, turning the highlight on Congress’s previous dealing with of ethnic conflicts within the area. “The clashes started in 1992 and continued at various intensities for round 5 years (1992–1997). This era marked one of many bloodiest ethnic conflicts in northeast India, deeply affecting relations between the Naga and Kuki communities in Manipur.”
“Did Shri PV Narasimha Rao, who served because the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996 and was the President of the Indian Nationwide Congress throughout this time, come to Manipur to increase an apology? The Kuki-Paite clashes claimed 350 lives within the state. Throughout a lot of the Kuki-Paite clashes (1997–1998), Shri IK Gujral was the Prime Minister of India. Did he go to Manipur and apologize to the folks?” Singh requested.
The chief minister argued that Congress’s deal with politics was undermining efforts to resolve Manipur’s core points. He additionally referenced his latest apology to victims of the 2023 violence, “The apology I prolonged as we speak was a honest act of expressing my grief for the individuals who have been left displaced and turn out to be homeless.”
Singh’s remarks adopted his New 12 months’s Eve handle, the place he outlined measures for Manipur’s restoration, together with a big discount in violence and a roadmap for rehabilitation and growth. The state has reported a pointy decline in casualties and unrest since Could 2023, with over 2,000 displaced households returning residence and quite a few welfare initiatives launched.
“Our dedication is unwavering. These measures not solely intention at rehabilitation but additionally aspire to propel Manipur in the direction of self-reliance and development,” the Manipur CM stated.