Imphal: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has welcomed the visit of a six-member Supreme Court judges’ delegation to Manipur, acknowledging the significance of their visit amidst the ongoing crisis.
However, he expressed concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s continued absence from the state, questioning the delay in imposing President’s Rule despite the Supreme Court declaring the collapse of constitutional order in Manipur on August 1, 2023.
Ramesh highlighted the severity of the crisis, stating that hundreds have lost their lives, nearly 60,000 people remain displaced in relief camps, and fear and uncertainty persist among communities in the state. He remarked, “We welcome the six judges who have gone to Manipur… While the visit by Supreme Court judges is a welcome step, the bigger question remains: When will the Prime Minister visit?”.
The Supreme Court delegation, including Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, and Vikram Nath, visited a relief camp in Churachandpur to assess the conditions of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Ramesh also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to address the Manipur crisis during parliamentary discussions on the functioning of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Ramesh’s remarks add to growing opposition pressure on the central government to take more decisive action in the strife-torn state. He urged PM Modi to visit Manipur, emphasizing the need for a ‘healing touch’ to address the ongoing crisis.
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