New Delhi, September 26: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed the central government over the killing of two students in ethnic violence in Manipur, saying it should be "ashamed of its inaction" as the horrific crimes are being allowed to continue "unabated". In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Priyanka Gandhi said, “More shocking news from Manipur. Children are the most vulnerable victims of ethnic violence. It is our duty to do all we can to protect them.” “The horrific crimes being committed in Manipur are beyond words, yet they are being allowed to continue unabated. Manipur Violence: Internet Services To Be Restored Today, Announces CM N Biren Singh.

The central government should be ashamed of its inaction,” the Congress leader said. Her remarks came after the news of the murder of two young students came to the fore on Tuesday. The Manipur government said that it has handed over the murder case of two young students to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), while the security forces have also initiated a search operation to nab the perpetrators. Manipur Government Suspends ‘Free Movement Regime’ Along Myanmar Border, Asks Center To Close It Permanently

Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre

The Congress had condemned the ethnic violence and had demanded immediate removal of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, and also slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting the state. According to Inspector General of Manipur Police (Operations) I.K. Muivaa, at least 175 people have been killed, 1108 injured and 32 remain unaccounted for since the ethnic violence erupted in the state on May 3.

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