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Congress condemns killing of three Christian leaders in Manipur
The Congress condemned the killings of three Christian leaders in Manipur on May 13, 2026, accusing the Centre of inaction and calling for decisive action against armed groups. It linked the incident to ongoing violence since 2023, alleged a deliberate design to polarize communities, and demanded the public release of the inquiry report, while referencing a Tangkhul-village attack near the Myanmar border.
Why It Matters
This event highlights political blame regarding Manipur's persistent violence and the push for accountability and transparency in addressing security and communal tensions.
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Congress condemns killing of three Christian leaders in Manipur
May 13, 2026
The Congress condemned the killing of three Christian leaders in Manipur, accused the Centre of failing to act decisively to end the ongoing violence, and urged action against armed groups and protection of lives and property. It alleged a deliberate design to create lawlessness and criticised the BJP’s politics of social polarisation aimed at dividing communities. The party also demanded that the inquiry commission’s report be made public.
Attack on Tangkhul villages near Myanmar border referenced by Congress
May 7, 2026
The Congress leader referred to a recent attack on Tangkhul villages along the Myanmar border, alleging that armed foreign elements had targeted Indian villages barely a week before May 13, 2026.
Violence in Manipur persists since May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
Violence in Manipur has gripped the state since May 3, 2023, providing the broader context referenced by the Congress in relation to the recent killings.