Congress alleged that “Manipur is burning” because the BJP has created fissures among communities with its “politics of hate”, as Rahul Gandhi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to focus on restoring peace and normalcy in the northeastern state.
Rahul tweeted , Deeply concerned about Manipur’s rapidly deteriorating law and order situation.
The Prime Minister must focus on restoring peace and normalcy. I urge the people of Manipur to stay calm.
Deeply concerned about Manipur’s rapidly deteriorating law and order situation.
The Prime Minister must focus on restoring peace and normalcy. I urge the people of Manipur to stay calm.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 4, 2023
The Congress also said Union Home Minister Amit Shah should be sacked in view of a total breakdown of law and order and constitutional machinery in Manipur, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government should be dismissed and President’s Rule imposed.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to the people of Manipur to exercise restraint and let peace prevail.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh , General Secretary in-charge Communications, tweeted
The reality of the “Double-Engine” Government:
Set fire to the State
Stay silent at the CentreIn less than 15 months of BJP forming govt, the entire state of Manipur is in flames. But HM Shah and CryPM Modi are busy campaigning in Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/7yKmWGX6aV
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 4, 2023
