Congress blames BJP for 'governance failure' as Manipur violence claims more lives

The Congress party has intensified criticism of the Centre's handling of the security crisis in Manipur, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge questioning who would take responsibility for what he termed a "monumental failure of governance."

Kharge's remarks came in the wake of renewed violence in the northeastern state that resulted in four civilian deaths. The latest incident underscores the ongoing instability that has plagued Manipur for months, drawing scrutiny from opposition parties over the government's response.

Directing his comments at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Kharge suggested that the Centre had failed in its constitutional duty to maintain law and order in the state. The Congress leader's statement reflects growing frustration within opposition ranks over the deteriorating security situation.

The violence in Manipur has claimed numerous lives over recent months, with communal tensions remaining high across several districts. The state has witnessed periodic clashes and incidents that have raised questions about the effectiveness of security operations and administrative measures undertaken by authorities.

The BJP-led government at the Centre has previously maintained that security forces are working to restore normalcy in the state, with officials citing challenges in managing the complex ethnic and communal dynamics in the region.