PM Modi on Manipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday came down heavily on the Congress for politicising Manipur violence issue. The Opposition has also accused PM Modi of being insensitive and lack of empathy towards the burning issue of Manipur.
In the latest development in violence trapped Manipur, fresh clashes broke out between the armed men in two communities in last week of June. Earlier on June 7, violence erupted in largely peaceful Jiribam after the lifeless body of Soibam Saratkumar Singh (59) was recovered. He was suspected to have been killed by the militants, officials said. Agitated by this, locals set a few abandoned structures on fire which was followed by the imposition of curfew in the area.
Notably, the ethnic violence started in Manipur in May last year. Since then, more than 200 people have lost their lives and thousands have been rendered homeless between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and hills-based Kukis.
Addressing the issue, PM said, "We are trying our best to bring peace in Manipur, asks everyone to cooperate." and warned Congress, "Stop politicising Manipur issue, one day Manipur will reject you." "More than 500 people arrested, over 11,000 FIRs filed in Manipur... situation returning to normal in most parts. Govt making all efforts to bring normalcy in Manipur... incidents of violence on decline," he added.
On Manipur floods the PM said, "Manipur facing flood situation. Centre helping state, has sent 2 NDRF teams."
