Cong slams BJP over Manipur violence

New Delhi, May 9 (Agency) Stepping up its attack on the BJP-led government over the violence in Manipur, the Congress on Tuesday said it has reflected the “lawlessness’’in the state. “We are deeply concerned about the tragedy, which was highly avoidable in Manipur. The gross callousness and negligence of the State government and the inactivity of the Central government has led to this very serious and sensitive condition in Manipur,” Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said while addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here.

He said, “It reflects the ‘double-engine’ government’s lawlessness. Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government is badly devoid of qualities of statesmanship.” The spokesperson added, “BJP has a dark past. Its actions and inactions have provoked communities and castes against each other.” “Accountability needs to be ensured. Who is primarily responsible for bringing Manipur to this sad and sorry state?,” Singhvi asked.