The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Tuesday issued a strong rebuke to the state government for its alleged failure to bolster security measures despite intelligence reports of impending militant attacks in Jiribam.
The MPCC accused the government of diverting attention from pressing security concerns by engaging in baseless propaganda against the Congress party.
According to the MPCC, Chief Minister N Biren has been making unfounded accusations against the Congress, alleging that the party colluded with the Kuki community to promise a separate administration during the recently concluded 2024 Parliamentary elections.
Speaking to the media at the Congress Bhawan in Imphal, CLP leader O Ibobi Singh expressed his strong condemnation of the recent ambush on the advance security convoy of the chief minister in Jiribam, highlighting the government’s failure to take necessary precautions despite prior intelligence warnings.
“It is a total failure of law and order,” Ibobi reiterated, emphasising the need for proactive measures in areas known to be tense.
Ibobi also questioned the government’s priorities, accusing CM Biren of spending time on spreading baseless propaganda against the Congress party rather than addressing the pressing issues in the state.
“It is unfortunate that the chief minister has always attempted to target the Congress party with false propaganda while Manipur has been reeling under hardship for more than a year,” he stated.
Reflecting on the historical commitment of the Congress to the integrity of Manipur and India, Ibobi recalled the period when the Congress-led central government refused to include Churachandpur in a proposed Greater Mizoram, while even sacrificing its government in Mizoram.
This, he asserted, stands as a testament to the Congress party’s dedication to maintaining the integrity of Manipur and the nation.
The CLP leader further challenged the Manipur government to provide evidence if they wish to continue making allegations against the Congress party.
