Cong slams PM's claim of 'normalcy in Manipur, highlights lack of visit

‘The PM repeated old allegations, cracked jokes and took jibes but did not have the patience to listen to voice of the legislator from the violence-hit state’

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Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on Manipur in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress on Wednesday said he made an “astounding claim” that the situation is normal there when in actuality it is still tense and pointed out that he has still not visited the state since violence erupted in May last year.

The Opposition party’s attack came after Prime Minister Modi said violence in Manipur is continuously declining and the schools have reopened in most parts of the state, and efforts are being made to ensure a return of complete peace.