The assault on Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President K. Meghachandra during a meeting called by the radical outfit Arambai Tenggol has raised concerns, prompting the Congress to bring the matter to the attention of the Central government. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to write to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, condemning the incident and highlighting the “sad state” of the law and order situation in the state.
During the meeting on January 24, three MLAs, including two from the BJP and MPCC President K. Meghachandra, were reportedly assaulted by members of Arambai Tenggol. The BJP legislators targeted were Paonam Brojen Singh and Khwairakpam Raghumani Singh. The assault on Meghachandra is said to be related to his criticism of the BJP-run state government for the situation in Manipur.
The meeting, organized by Arambai Tenggol, summoned all Meitei MLAs and MPs, and was attended by political leaders from various parties, including Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and former Congress Chief Minister Okrom Ibobi Singh. The incident has raised concerns about the security and political environment in Manipur, and the Congress aims to draw the Central government’s attention to the matter.
The assault on Meghachandra is likely to have political repercussions, with the Congress using the incident to criticize the BJP government’s handling of the situation in Manipur. The matter could become a focal point in the ongoing political discourse in the state, affecting the dynamics between different political parties. As the Congress takes up the matter with the Central government, it underscores the broader challenges related to law and order and political stability in Manipur.
The incident also sheds light on the role of radical outfits like Arambai Tenggol in Manipur and their alleged involvement in acts of violence. The emergence of such groups and their activities poses a significant challenge to governance and security in the region. The assault on political leaders during a meeting organized by such an outfit further highlights the complex socio-political landscape in Manipur and the need for effective measures to address these challenges.
