Congress demands dismissal of Manipur CM Biren Singh

New Delhi: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday demanded the dismissal of Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh in the wake of resumption of violence in the state, even as it accused the Centre of adopting a hands-off approach in dealing with the situation.

"The Centre's hands-off approach to Manipur is extremely dangerous and points to their tacit support to this violence. We demand the immediate dismissal of the Manipur CM, a complete crackdown by the Centre on all insurgents and a speedy conclusion of the Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the ongoing violence," KC Venugopal, AICC general secretary (organisation), said in a statement. "There is an urgent need for peace and normality in Manipur. We appeal to all stakeholders involved to take strong steps to end violence and explore a path towards normalcy."

Venugopal also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attitude. "PM Modi, meanwhile, pretends as if Manipur is not a part of India. He thinks it is more suitable for him to intervene in the Russia-Ukraine conflict," he said.