New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju today alleged that the recent economic blockade in Manipur was the "handiwork" of the state's Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. Mr Rijiju made the allegations at a 'get together' in the Delhi BJP office for the Manipuri community members living in the capital.
He urged them to "influence" friends and family back home to vote for the BJP. Manipur will vote in two phases, on March 4 and 8. "Underground elements are threatening the BJP candidates in Manipur at the behest of the Congress. I had told people that the Congress can do anything in desperation and my fears have come true. Mr Ibobi Singh divided people from the plains and the hills for political gains, it is his handiwork," he said.
"The inference was that it was done to blame the Centre ahead of the polls. What the Congress has done in Manipur for the political benefits is shameful," he said.
On the issue surrounding Mr Kaur, Mr Rijiju said he had suggested that the student was being "influenced" by Left groups, which was getting reflected in her views.
He urged them to "influence" friends and family back home to vote for the BJP. Manipur will vote in two phases, on March 4 and 8. "Underground elements are threatening the BJP candidates in Manipur at the behest of the Congress. I had told people that the Congress can do anything in desperation and my fears have come true. Mr Ibobi Singh divided people from the plains and the hills for political gains, it is his handiwork," he said.
"The inference was that it was done to blame the Centre ahead of the polls. What the Congress has done in Manipur for the political benefits is shameful," he said.
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On the issue surrounding Mr Kaur, Mr Rijiju said he had suggested that the student was being "influenced" by Left groups, which was getting reflected in her views.
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