New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Amid escalation in violence in Manipur, the Congress on Monday demanded that Chief Minister N Biren Singh be instantly dismissed and the Union authorities take full accountability of the delicate safety state of affairs.
It additionally stated the Supreme Court docket-mandated Manipur Fee of Inquiry should expedite its probe.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “abject failure” in Manipur is “unforgivable”.
The opposition celebration’s assertions come amid contemporary violence during which at the least 5 folks have been killed within the state’s Jiribam district on Saturday.
In accordance with police, militants entered the home of an individual and shot him useless in his sleep. Following the homicide, there was a heavy trade of fireplace between members of the warring communities, resulting in the deaths of 4 armed males.
Ethnically numerous Jiribam, which was earlier largely untouched by the ethnic clashes in Imphal Valley and adjoining hills, erupted in violence after a 59-year-old man belonging to at least one group was killed allegedly by militants of one other group in June.
In a put up on X, Kharge stated, “PM Modi’s abject failure in Manipur is unforgivable. Former Manipur Governor, Anusuiya Uikey ji has echoed the voice of the folks of Manipur. She stated that individuals of the strife-torn state are upset and unhappy, for they wished PM Modi to go to them.” Prior to now 16 months, Prime Minister Modi has not spent a single second in Manipur, at the same time as violence continues unabated within the state and folks endure the implications of “Modi-Shah’s complicity”, the Congress president stated.
PM Modi’s abject failure in Manipur is unforgivable.
1. Former Manipur Governor, Anusuiya Uikey ji has echoed the voice of the folks of Manipur. She stated that individuals of the strife-torn state are upset and unhappy, for they wished PM Modi to go to them.
Prior to now 16 months, PM…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) September 9, 2024
“BJP’s Manipur CM who has set a document in shamelessly brazening out his rank incompetence has reportedly demanded the switch of the ‘Unified Command’ to the state authorities,” he stated.
Kharge stated the unified command oversees safety operations in Manipur and is at present dealt with by a workforce of Union Residence Ministry officers, the state safety adviser and the Indian Military.
“Similar to the PM, it appears just like the Union Residence Minister has additionally given up on his Constitutional accountability to make sure safety in Manipur, and is busy politicking and addressing rallies in elections going states,” Kharge stated.
Drone and rocket-propelled grenade assaults have begun, and that is now turning out to be a nationwide safety menace, he stated.
In such a severe state of affairs, the BJP appears to enact a resignation drama, he added.
Kharge stated the Congress calls for that the Manipur CM ought to be instantly dismissed.
The Union authorities should take full accountability of the delicate safety state of affairs and there ought to be a large crackdown on every kind of rebel teams, with the assistance of the state forces, he stated.
“The Supreme Court docket mandated and monitored Manipur Fee of Inquiry into ethnic violence should expedite its investigation. Modi authorities should not misuse CBI, NIA and different businesses investigating the violence,” Kharge demanded.
Makes an attempt to foster peace and normalcy should begin instantly by taking all political events, representatives and civil society member of each group on board, he stated.
“Individuals of Manipur are asking, why would not Modi ji wish to finish violence within the state?” Kharge stated.
Clashes between Meitei and Kukis left over 200 folks useless and hundreds homeless since Could final yr.
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