Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the situation in the north-eastern state. Addressing a press conference here, the former Maharashtra chief minister also sought to know what was the difference on the ground after the abrogation of Article 370, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Manipur plunged into violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in May last year.
Since then, nearly 200 persons have been killed, while thousands have been displaced following large scale arson that has gutted homes and government buildings. Fresh violence has been reported from Jiribam in Manipur over the past few days. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Bhagwat on Monday expressed concern over peace eluding Manipur even after one year and said the situation in the strife-torn north eastern state must be considered with priority.
"Mohan Bhagwat has said that Manipur is burning. He has at least said this after a year. Will the prime minister and home minister not go there?" Thackeray asked.
Referring to the situation in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir, he said if Modi can't handle it, then he has no right to be the prime minister for the third term. Thackeray claimed Jammu and Kashmir is on the boil. "Lives are being lost.
Who is responsible for the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir?" the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader asked. "I am concerned about the future o.
