NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief
Mohan Bhagwat
on Sunday voiced his concern over the prolonged unrest in Manipur, stressing that peace has eluded the state for over a year.
Addressing
RSS
trainees at the 'Karyakarta Vikas Varg- Dwitiya' event at Dr Hedgewar Smriti Bhavan in Reshimbagh of Nagpur, he urged that the situation in Manipur be given urgent attention, moving beyond election rhetoric to focus on pressing national issues.
"Manipur is waiting for peace for the last one year. There was peace in Manipur 10 years ago. It felt like gun culture had finished there. But the state has suddenly seen violence," he said.
Violence erupted in Manipur in May last year, primarily between the Meitei and Kuki communities, leading to a significant loss of life and displacement.
"The situation in Manipur will have to be considered with priority. There is need to get over election rhetoric and focus on problems facing the nation," said Bhagwat.
The violence has claimed approximately 200 lives and displaced thousands, with numerous homes and government buildings set ablaze.
Recently, fresh incidents of violence have been reported from Jiribam, adding to the ongoing strife.
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