Aizawl, July 14: To protest the “massive demolitation of Christian Churches” during the ethnic-violence in Manipur, Mizoram BJP vice-president R Vanramchhuanga on Thursday resigned from his post.

In the letter addressed to Mizoram BJP president Vanlalhmuaka, Vanramchhuanga said his resignation was to protest against “this act of criminal injustice to the Christians”.

“Due to the recent outbreak of ethnic conflict in Manipur state, 357 Christian Churches, Pastor Quarters and Office buildings belonging to different churches were so far burnt… However, the incident was not blamed by Manipur State Chief Minister Shri N Biren Singh,” he wrote in his resignation letter.

Vanramchhuanga also stated, “Shri Amit Shah ji, Union Home Minister visited Imphal but neither he blamed the burning of church buildings. Even the Central government have not expressed any word to condemn burning of Christian churches.”

The Mizoram BJP vice-president’s resignation comes months before the Assembly polls slated for November this year. The Christian community makes up more than 87% of Mizoram’s population. In the 2018 Assembly elections, the BJP had opened its account in the state, winning one seat.

Also Read: Garo Hills police bust cattle smuggling to Bangladesh, 50 animals seized

Also Watch

Find latest news from every corner of Northeast India at hubnetwork.in, your online source for breaking news, video coverage.

Also, Follow us on-

Twitter-twitter.com/nemediahub

Youtube channel- www.youtube.com/@NortheastMediaHub2020

Instagram- www.instagram.com/nemediahub