Kharge Writes to President, Says ‘Centre, State Failed To Restore Peace In Manipur'

Manipur Crisis: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to President Droupi Murmu , urging her to intervene immediately in escalating crisis in Manipur , where violence and lawlessness have plagued state for over 18 months. In his two-page letter, Kharge highlighted "failure" of both Manipur government and central authorities to maintain peace and ensure safety of people.

Kharge expressed grave concern over ongoing violence, which he claimed h claimed over 300 lives, including those of women, children, and even infants. violence, he said, h displaced nearly a lakh of people, forcing m to live in relief camps under difficult conditions. " agony of people continues unabated," Kharge wrote, stressing that situation h become dire and beyond control of local government.

Congress leer emphasized constitutional duty of President Murmu to intervene in such situations, stating that it h become "constitutionally imperative" for her, as custodian of Indian Constitution, to ensure protection of lives and properties of citizens in Manipur. "I am confident that, through your intervention, people of Manipur will again live peacefully in ir homes in security with dignity," Kharge ded in his letter.

Kharge's appeal comes at a time when tensions in norastern state remain high.