Double-engine govt in Manipur not doing anything to stop violence: Chhattisgarh CM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India]: Reacting to the visit of the I.N.D.I.A. delegation to violence-hit Manipur and Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) criticism for it, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday claimed that the double-engine government is not doing anything to stop violence in the northeastern state and is looking for excuses.

According to him, it is the Central government’s failure even if China is behind the unrest.

CM Bhupesh Baghel said, “If they form a committee and send it to Chhattisgarh, it is alright. But if I.N.D.I.A. goes to Manipur, it is just for show? They should restore the situation. It has been 90 days, and Manipur is burning but the double-engine Govt is not doing anything to stop it. They are looking for excuses. Even if it is China, it is they (Centre) who have to stop it. It shows the further failure of Central government. If China is doing these things, it is the Govt of India’s failure.”

A delegation of 21 MPs from 16 parties of the Opposition bloc – the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) – reached Manipur on Saturday. Manipur is witnessing ethnic clashes since May 3.