New Delhi, June 1 -- The Congress on Saturday expressed concern over the rising water level in Imphal river and said this has compounded the distress of the people of the state, which is under President's rule.
Sharing a government advisory over rising water levels in the river due to heavy rainfall, Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said President's rule has been a "failure" in Manipur and the agony of the people continues in the trouble-torn state.
"The agony of the people of Manipur continues. The PM persists in ignoring their pleas to visit the state. President's Rule has been a marked failure. Discredited BJP MLAs are busy jockeying for power. "Now comes news that the Imphal River is flowing well above the hig...