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Imphal, Nov 15:
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Keisham Meghachandra has criticized both the central and state BJP governments over the reimposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas across Manipur. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Meghachandra expressed strong disapproval, calling the move a clear indication of the BJP’s failure to handle the ongoing 18-month-long turmoil in the state.
In his post, Meghachandra wrote, “The re-imposition of AFSPA in different areas (under six police stations) of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Jiribam, and Kangpokpi districts by double-engine BJP governments is a clear symptom of their complete failure to manage the crisis in Manipur.”
He further raised concerns about the potential for AFSPA’s extension across the entire state, a possibility that has sparked widespread fear among the people. Meghachandra added, “By the newly notified re-imposition of AFSPA, the people of Manipur genuinely fear and have strong apprehension that the draconian, anti-people AFSPA will be re-imposed in all the remaining areas of Manipur.”
Questioning the effectiveness of AFSPA in restoring peace, Meghachandra asked whether the BJP governments at the state and center believe that the imposition of AFSPA across Manipur could resolve the crisis. He wrote, “Do the BJP double-engine governments, both in the Centre and the State, consider that by re-imposing AFSPA in the entire state of Manipur, peace will return?”
The Congress leader also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his absence and lack of direct engagement with the crisis, concluding his post with a pointed question: “When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit Manipur?”
