BJP is the matchstick which burnt Manipur: Mallikarjun Kharge

Guwahati: Amid the report of clashes between security forces and Kuki-Zo groups, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of having "some vested interests" in ethnic conflict in Manipur. Mr Kharge, taking note of fresh violence, also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not paying a visit to the strife-torn state since it began. Mr Kharge also pointed out that INDIA bloc parties had made three requests to the central government----Visit Manipur before 2024 ends, but you did NOT, Call representatives of All Political Parties at your office in Delhi, but you HAVEN'T, Involve yourself directly in Manipur, but it DOES NOT seem that you have. Criticising Manipur CM N Biren, who recently expressed regret over the ongoing crisis, the Congress president said, “Your incompetent and shameless chief minister has expressed regret but has conveniently brazened out your absence in the state.” It is significant the Kuki-Zo Council, an apex body of Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur, has imposed an economic blockade in all Kuki-Zo inhabited districts of the state from Thursday midnight till 2 am on January 4 in protest against the alleged disregard for tribal rights and dignity by the state government and Centre.