Kanyakumari, April 20 -- Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the BJP government over the tension in Manipur, alleging that "they have set fire to it," blaming the ruling party for the conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities.

Addressing a rally in Colachel, Rahul Gandhi said, "Look at what has happened in Manipur. A peaceful state. They set fire to it, and hundreds of people died. There's a civil war still carrying on."

Rahul Gandhi's remarks come after fresh tension in Manipur following the death of a 5-year-old boy and his 5-month-old sister in a militant attack in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai.

The incident has sparked widespread anger, with protesters blocking key roads and violence reported in some area...