PM Modi Claims Violence in Manipur Declining; Congress Criticizes Him for No Visit

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:54pm on 03 Jul 2024,Wednesday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that violence in Manipur is subsiding, with over 11,000 FIRs filed and 500 arrests made. He emphasized ongoing efforts to restore normalcy, highlighting that schools and offices have reopened. However, the Congress criticized Modi for not visiting Manipur since ethnic violence began in May 2023. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the PM’s claim “astounding” and noted continued tension in the state. Opposition MPs walked out of the Rajya Sabha during Modi's address, protesting the government's handling of the situation.

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