New Delhi: India hit out at the EU for passing a resolution in the parliament on the Manipur situation.
Calling it described as a reflection of a colonial mindset, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said such interference in India’s internal affairs is “unacceptable”.
In the resolution, the Brussels-based European Parliament strongly urged the Indian authorities to put in place all necessary measures to promptly halt the violence in Manipur and to protect all minorities.
“We have seen that the European Parliament held a discussion on developments in Manipur and adopted a so-called urgency resolution,” Bagchi said.
“Such interference in India’s internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset,” he added.
The spokesperson said Indian authorities at all levels, including the judiciary, are seized of the situation in Manipur and are taking steps to maintain peace and harmony and law and order.
“The European Parliament would be well advised to utilize its time more productively on its internal issues,” he said, replying to media queries on the resolution.
Manipur has been witnessing violent clashes, especially between Kuki and Meitei communities for close to two months.
