Congress Demands Action Over Manipur Violence: Calls for Justice and Economic Aid

The Congress party has criticized the government for its handling of violence in Manipur, urging for victim compensation, an economic package, and a stakeholder dialogue to restore normalcy. They also demand a deferral of the census and investigation completion into recent violent incidents, highlighting administrative failures.

The Congress has slammed the central government for its handling of escalating violence in Manipur, demanding justice and significant economic aid. At a recent press conference, Congress MP A Bimol Akoijam made strong appeals for adequate compensation for victims and the commencement of dialogues to return stability to the state.

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has drafted a memorandum, forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the state governor, pushing for a completed probe into recent killings and stricter law enforcement. The opposition also insists on deferring the state census pending a clear legal framework to distinguish residents from non-residents.

A tragic incident on April 7 involving a projectile attack that killed two children has underscored the current turmoil. Congress accuses the government of neglect, pointing out the lack of direct response from high-ranking officials despite the ongoing crisis. The party criticizes recent legislative attempts as detrimental to marginalized regions like Manipur.