Congress demands immediate dismissal of Manipur CM N Biren Singh

The Congress on Monday reiterated the demand of immediate dismissal of the Manipur CM N Biren Singh accusing the Centre of having a “hands-off approach” to the state which “is extremely dangerous and points to their tacit support to this violence”.

It also demanded “complete crackdown” by the Centre on all insurgents in Manipur, and a speedy conclusion of the Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the ongoing violence.

In a post on X, Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said even after 16 months of the conflict, the Centre was having no control over the situation and the state government was being allowed to continue despite its ‘complicity’ in the conflict.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pretends as if Manipur is not a part of India, Venugopal wrote.

‘He thinks it is more suitable for him to intervene in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while being a complete failure in stopping the mindless violence in Manipur,’ the Congress leader remarked.

‘Every time it appears Manipur might be returning to normalcy, we see a fresh escalation in violence. Use of sophisticated weaponry like rocket launchers is shocking and completely unheard of,’ the Congress leader noted.

Stating that there is an urgent need for peace and normality in Manipur, the Congress leaders appealed  to all stakeholders involved to take strong steps to end violence and explore a path towards normalcy.