Sambit Patra slams Rahul for his Manipur visit

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Sambit Patra slammed Rahul Gandhi saying that his irresponsible behaviour turned the situation sensitive in Manipur as people began protests after the Congress leader visited the state on Thursday. Patra said that several student unions, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and women’s organisations had protested against Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Manipur. As the situation turned tense in Manipur after his visit, Patra said, “Rahul and responsibility never travel together.” “Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Manipur is irresponsible. It is with sadness that I have to say that his adamance is not correct,” Sambit Patra said in a press conference on Thursday. Slamming Rahul, Patra said that he should have gone there with some awareness. “Sensitivity is far more important than stubbornness,” Patra added. Patra said that India is a democratic country. If he wanted to go to Manipur, he should not be stopped.