IMPHAL: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has dismissed the apology offered by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh over the ethnic conflict in the state, demanding his resignation.
The CPI stated that the crisis in Manipur is a clear indication of the “complete breakdown of governance,” criticising the state government for failing to maintain law and order, protect citizens, and ensure justice.
This failure, according to the CPI, has led to widespread suffering and insecurity.
“The apology from Chief Minister N Biren Singh acknowledges the severity of the crisis and highlights the government’s total inability to address the issues affecting the people of Manipur,” the CPI said in a statement.
The party further accused the government of neglecting reconciliation efforts, claiming that no meaningful steps have been taken to foster dialogue or address the deep social divisions caused by the ongoing violence.
“There has been no real effort to bring communities together or to heal the wounds inflicted by this prolonged crisis,” the CPI statement read.
The party also criticised the government for showing “no willingness” to involve other political parties in finding a comprehensive solution to the problem.
“An apology alone is not sufficient. Biren Singh must step down,” the CPI asserted.
The party also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur and personally addressing the crisis.
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“Prime Minister Modi’s refusal to visit the state or directly engage with the crisis shows his indifference to the suffering of the people. This lack of action from the central government has further eroded trust and worsened the situation,” the CPI said.
The Communist Party of India emphasised that the people of Manipur deserve accountable governance, something they believe the current chief minister has completely failed to provide.
“His resignation is crucial to restoring public confidence in the administration and opening the door to a new, people-centered approach to resolving the crisis,” the CPI concluded.
Earlier this week, Chief Minister N Biren Singh apologized for the ethnic violence that claimed over 250 lives and displaced thousands, urging all communities to forgive past wrongs and work toward reconciliation.
