PM Modi continues to maintain ‘total silence’ on Manipur, ‘horrific injustice’, says Congress
The Hindu
Congress accuses PM Modi of maintaining silence on Manipur situation, calling it a "horrific injustice" on the people.
The Congress on February 4 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to maintain a "total silence" on the situation in Manipur, and alleged that he had committed a "horrific injustice" on the people there.
The Opposition party's attack came a day after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Home Minister Amit Shah.
In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tagged a media report on the CM’s meeting with Mr. Shah and said, “9 months to the day and yet no meeting with the PM who continues to maintain total silence on Manipur.” “The PM goes to Guwahati for a road show but cannot and will not go to Imphal,” he said.
“A horrific ANYAY by the PM on the people of Manipur!” Mr. Ramesh added.
After meeting Mr. Shah, Mr. Singh said the Centre is set to take “some important decisions” in the interests of the people of the state.
During the meeting “matters of paramount importance” concerning Manipur were discussed.
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