Modi spoke “less” on Manipur during his speech in LS: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke “less” on Manipur violence during his reply to the motion of no-confidence in Lok Sabha last week. He said Manipur was a border state and if the Centre is not paying adequate attention to the situation, “this is the most serious worrisome thing”. Pawar, who was speaking to reports in Baramati, referred to the opposition parties pressing in Rajya Sabha for discussion on Manipur violence under Rule 287. “Opposition raised this issue again and again in the Parliament but despite demanding discussion under a specific rule, our demand was not fulfilled. The Prime Minister spoke in Parliament for over two hours but he spoke for very less time (on Manipur),” NCP chief said. He alleged that the Prime Minister did not announce “strong steps” to tackle the situation in the state. Answering queries about the proposed meeting of INDIA bloc parties in Mumbai, he said the MVA allies will organise the meeting.