Guwahati, Feb. 13 -- The Congress party, on Thursday, criticized that the Article 174 of the Indian Constitution, which stipulates that there cannot be more than a six month gap between two Assembly sessions, has been "violated" in Manipur and alleged that this is a "deliberate contempt of the Constitution."

Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, condemned the breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state, highlighting the continued suffering of the people of Manipur.

He also pointed out that despite the ongoing crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet to visit the state. "PM Modi goes everywhere except Manipur," Ramesh said.

"Article 174 of the Constitution of India states: 'The Governor shall ...