Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi’s Visit to Manipur After Long Delay ,mare a image cleaning exercise
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Manipur after a prolonged absence, stating that his delayed trip reflects a lack of urgency and compassion regarding the ongoing crisis in the state.
Speaking to reporters in Wayanad, Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi remarked that while she is “glad” the Prime Minister has finally decided to visit, she believes it should have happened much earlier. “It’s unfortunate that it took so long. He should have gone when people were suffering the most. This is not how past Prime Ministers have responded — irrespective of party, they made it a point to be present in times of national pain and unrest,” she said.
Manipur has been facing prolonged unrest and ethnic tensions, with widespread displacement and loss of life reported since the violence began. The Congress party has repeatedly accused the central government of failing to address the situation with the seriousness it demands.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also condemned the Prime Minister’s short visit, calling it a “token gesture” and “a grave insult to a wounded population.” He claimed the planned roadshows in key locations were attempts to avoid direct engagement with displaced communities and those living in relief camps.
Kharge criticised the Prime Minister for making multiple international trips over the past two years while allegedly ignoring the plight of the people in Manipur. He emphasized that despite the scale of the humanitarian crisis, there had been no prior visit from Modi since early 2022.
He also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing both leaders of administrative failure and political neglect. “The imposition of President’s Rule was used as a shield to avoid accountability,” Kharge added.
While the government insists the visit is focused on development, opposition leaders have described it as part of a broader image-cleansing exercise aimed at damage control ahead of upcoming political milestones. The timing and optics of the visit, they argue, are meant to shift attention from the government’s delayed response to the crisis.
Despite the criticism, the Prime Minister’s visit includes launching several development projects in the state, including initiatives related to urban infrastructure, national highways, technology parks, and women’s welfare.
The visit to Manipur is part of a larger multi-state tour that includes stops in the Northeast and eastern India, where the Prime Minister is scheduled to address public gatherings and inaugurate various projects aimed at regional development.
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