Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14pm on 27 Jan 2024,Saturday India
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge voices "grave concern" over Manipur's deteriorating situation, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah for urgent action. Kharge highlights recent violence, including the assault on Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra, blaming a non-state actor. Despite the heavy security presence, Kharge criticizes Chief Minister N Biren Singh's inaction and accuses Prime Minister Modi of maintaining a troubling silence. Kharge emphasizes the responsibility of constitutional functionaries to protect democratic processes. The violence, stemming from ethnic tensions, has claimed over 180 lives since May 3, 2023.
