Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur while having time to visit Lakshadweep. Kharge questioned why the Prime Minister has not found the time to visit Manipur despite being invited by various stakeholders, including the Chief Minister. He highlighted that the people of Manipur have been eagerly waiting for the Prime Minister’s visit and expressed disappointment over his absence. Kharge’s comments come at a time when there is a growing debate about the central government’s approach towards different regions of the country and perceived favoritism towards certain areas.