New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday strongly condemned the ongoing violence in Manipur. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the immense suffering of innocent people, particularly the brutal killings of women and children taken captive.
“It is unfortunate that 19 months old violence in Manipur starting from May 3, 2023 has remained unresolved. Due to the ongoing violence, innocent people have immensely suffered. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Manipur strongly condemns inhuman, brutal and merciless acts of killing women and children after taking them in captivity, ” the RSS said in a statement.
Terming the acts as cowardly and inhumane, the RSS said they violate the principles of humanity and co-and has urged the central and state governments to address the issue. “The act is cowardly and is against the principles of humanity and co-existence. The central and state government should “sincerely” resolve the ongoing conflict at the earliest, ” the statement added.
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Manipur
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