Congress slams US Ambassador Eric Garcetti for Manipur comments

The Congress on Friday objected to the US Ambassador Eric Garcetti making a statement on the Manipur situation and his offer of assistance. The Congress asked whether the external affairs minister will tell him the USA has no role in Manipur.

"Will External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar summon the US Ambassador and tell him in no uncertain terms that the USA has no role whatsoever to play in Manipur? The responsibility for bringing back peace and harmony in Manipur is that of the Union Government, the state governments, the civil society and political parties in the State.The Prime Minister is silent and the Home Minister has been ineffective. That does not mean that there is any opening for any other country. This is an Indian challenge which we as Indians have to address sensitively and resolutely", said Jairam Ramesh, AICC communication in-charge.

Speaking in Kolkata on Thursday, Garcetti reportedly said the violence in Manipur are a matter of "human concern" and the US is "ready to assist" India in dealing with the situation "if asked"..