Sonia Gandhi described the situation in Manipur as deplorable, appealed for peace – News18

Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday issued an appeal for peace in Manipur and said the unprecedented violence ravaging the lives of the people of the state has deeply wounded the conscience of the country.

In a video message shared by the Congress on social media, he expressed grief that people were forced to flee from the only place called home and left behind everything they had built during their lifetime.

“It is heartbreaking to see our brothers and sisters who co-exist peacefully are turned against each other,” he said in his message.

Gandhi said Manipur’s history was a testimony to its ability to embrace people of all castes, religions and backgrounds and the myriad possibilities of a diverse society.

“It takes tremendous trust and goodwill to nurture the spirit of brotherhood, and one wrong step to fan the flames of hatred and division,” he said.

“Today, we are at a critical crossroads. Our choice to walk the path of healing will shape the kind of future that our children will inherit. But lead in bringing peace and harmony.

The former Congress chief said that as a mother, she understands their pain and appeals to their good conscience to guide them.

“It is my sincere hope that in the coming weeks and months, we will embark on a long journey of rebuilding trust and emerge stronger from this test. I have high hopes from the people of Manipur,” Sonia Gandhi said in her 2.5-minute video message. And have faith and know that together we will overcome this test.

The Congress has been accusing the BJP of playing “divisive politics” in Manipur and alleged that the state and central governments have failed in their duty to maintain law and order in the northeastern state.

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