New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal slammed Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh following his resignation, saying that it was "evident" he was "unfit" for his post.

Venugopal also targeted central government for "shielding" Biren Singh despite growing demands for his removal over Manipur violence.

"Since May 2023, it was clear to the entire world that N. Biren Singh's position as Manipur CM was untenable. It was also evident that he was unfit to remain in his post, yet the Central Government continued to shield him despite growing demands for his removal," Venugopal wrote on X.

Venugopal accused Biren Singh of "exacerbating the civil war-like situation in Manipur" for past 20 months.

"His inaction and active r...