Congress delegation urges President Murmu to seek judicial probe into Manipur incident
The Congress party emphasized the importance of providing sufficient security coverage to villages situated near the foothills of both communities, in order to prevent armed militants from infiltrating and disrupting the prevailing peace.
PremiumCongress accuses the BJP-led government in Manipur of insufficient action against "arson and violence," and further demands a Supreme Court judge-led inquiry commission.
As reported by ANI, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and a delegation of party leaders meet President Droupadi Murmu, and submit a memorandum at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The party expressed that close to 100 individuals have lost their lives as a result of ethnic violence, with numerous others reported missing.
"More than 2000 houses have been either burned or destroyed. Some 10000 people, including women and children, are still living in relief camps and safer places without proper health and sanitation facilities. Thousands of people are rendered homeless and displaced. Almost all educational institutions are closed, denying education to students," the memorandum said.
The party presented a set of 12 demands, which encompassed the need for resolute and consistent measures to quell violence throughout the state and the urgent restoration of peace, harmony, and normalcy.
"A high-level inquiry commission should be constituted headed by a serving or retired Supreme Court judge. The Union government must immediately take all possible measures to control and confine all militant groups (including those under SoO) and ensure that all armed civilian groups be stopped forthwith by taking appropriate action," the party said.
The Congress party emphasized the importance of providing sufficient security coverage to villages situated near the foothills of both communities, in order to prevent armed militants from infiltrating and disrupting the prevailing peace.
"The Union government should take steps for the rehabilitation of all displaced persons at their original place or in safer areas with suitable security arrangements. Payment of dignified and reasonable compensation for loss of life, property, and all other things concerned to all the victims and affected persons," the party said.
The Congress said that a special drive must be carried out to trace many numbers of missing people.
"There is a need for immediate identification of those who have lost their lives and handing their bodies over to the bereaved families for the last rites. A special drive must be carried out to trace many numbers of missing people. A large number of children are living in the relief camps and special arrangements for the education of the students of the displaced families must be made."
The Congress further noted that thousands of "people dwelling in peripheral areas near hills and valleys are living under fear psychosis and facing sleepless nights".
"Disruption of transportation of goods and essential commodities through the National Highways and district headquarters must be stopped. The letter and spirit of the existing Constitutional provisions related to the state of Manipur must be protected, and the trust between communities should be restored through reconciliation and dialogue," the party said.
The memorandum was presented on a day when Home Minister Amit Shah visited Manipur. Furthermore, the party conducted a press conference to discuss the situation in Manipur.
"Agricultural land and paddy fields are deserted, with no cultivators in sight before the onset of the monsoon. Daily wage earners are living in extreme agony," the party said.
Jairam Ramesh, a prominent party leader, strongly criticized both the central and state governments, accusing the BJP of employing a "politics of divide and rule" that has contributed to the crisis unfolding in Manipur.
(With inputs from agencies)
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