New Delhi, July 31: Following the Centre’s official imposition of President’s Rule in the violence-hit state of Manipur, Congress MP from Inner Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has alleged that the decision was politically motivated and aimed at shielding the ruling BJP from embarrassment rather than addressing the ongoing crisis in the state.
The announcement was made during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing a prolonged breakdown in governance and failure to restore normalcy amid months of ethnic violence and political instability in the northeastern state.
Reacting strongly during a debate in the Lok Sabha, MP Akoijam said, “President’s Rule in Manipur has not been imposed because of the law and order situation, but to save the embarrassment that the ruling party was about to face.” He criticised the central government for delaying crucial discussions on Manipur, contrasting it with the urgency shown during debates on Operation Sindoor.
Calling for immediate democratic restoration, Akoijam said, “There must be fresh elections in the state. I will be moving motions to start discussions on Manipur, and I hope they will agree to it.”
He further targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on international trade issues, particularly the recent move by US President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods. “He is working against the self-respect of the country, and the Prime Minister is not able to stand up to it, unfortunately,” Akoijam added.
