BJP's politics of hate responsible for Manipur violence, Congress slams
The Congress on Thursday alleged that "Manipur is burning" as 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 state.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to the people of Manipur to exercise restraint and let peace prevail in the state.
"Manipur is burning. BJP has created fissures among communities and destroyed the peace of a beautiful state," Kharge said on Twitter.
"BJP's politics of hate, division and its greed for power is responsible for this mess. We appeal to people from all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a chance," he said.
In a tweet, Gandhi said he was 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," he said.
Several columns of the Army and Assam Rifles had to be hurriedly deployed .