In the Rajya Sabha, the Opposition criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur after violence struck the Northeastern state and said the imposition of President’s Rule is not healthy for democracy.
Participating in a discussion on the Budget Manipur 2025-26; and four Bills for consideration and return including The Appropriation Bill, 2025; the Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2025; and the Manipur Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill 2025; and The Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025, opposition members claimed that the “double-engine government” has failed.
“What has this double-engine government given to the people of Manipur? Manipur is burning,” Sushmita Dev of the Trinamool Congress said, claiming that it was a “run-of-the-mill budget” and “a golden opportunity for the Prime Minister to vindicate himself”.
Shaktisinh Gohil of the Congress said the people of Manipur will realise that the country is with them when the Prime Minister visits the state. “Prime Minister comes from Gujarat. I would like to appeal to him, Gandhi ji was also from Gujarat… follow Gandhi Model and visit Manipur,” he said.
