New Delhi (India), February 14: CPI General Secretary D Raja has strongly criticized the imposition of President’s rule in Manipur, which followed the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. The decision has sparked a significant political debate across the country.
Raja argued that the move was a clear sign of the failure of both the BJP-led state government in Manipur and the Union government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He expressed deep concerns about the timing of the imposition, questioning the Union government’s inaction despite months of unrest in the state.
“The imposition of President’s rule in Manipur clearly confirms the utter failure of the BJP government in Manipur and the utter failure of the Union government headed by PM Modi,” Raja said in his remarks.
He also questioned the government’s delay in addressing the issue and pointed out that his party had been urging for months for Prime Minister Modi to directly intervene in the crisis. “We have been saying for the past several months that PM Modi should visit Manipur. The situation should be discussed properly in Parliament. The Assembly has been suspended. What is the roadmap for a political solution to the turmoil in Manipur? Nobody knows,” he added.
Raja called for immediate action and urged the Union government, particularly the Home Ministry, to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the situation in Manipur and develop a clear plan. “They must listen to the views of political parties and stakeholders in Manipur,” he emphasized.
The imposition of President’s rule on Thursday came after a report from the Governor of Manipur and follows the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on February 9 amid ongoing violence and political instability in the state. Under Article 356 of the Constitution, President’s rule allows for the President to directly control the state’s administrative functions through the Governor.