Shah Rushes to Delhi As Violence Hits Manipur
1 month ago

Shah Rushes to Delhi As Violence Hits Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai/Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his four scheduled election meetings in Maharashtra on Sunday and returned to Delhi to assess the escalating situation in Manipur, where irate mobs set afire the residences of three BJP legislators, including a senior minister, and a Congress MLA across various districts. Security forces successfully thwarted agitators' attempts to storm the ancestral residence of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, officials confirmed. Protesters attacked the homes of PWD minister Govindas Konthoujam in Ningthoukhong, BJP MLAs Y. Radheshyam in Langmeidong Bazaar and Paonam Brojen in Thoubal district, and Congress legislator Th Lokeshwar in Imphal East district. On Saturday night, protesters also advanced toward Chief Minister Biren Singh's ancestral residence at Luwangshangbam in Imphal East but were halted 100-200 metres away by security forces.

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'Writing on wall, but is HM Shah reading it?': Congress' dig over MLAs 'skipping' NDA meet in Manipur
1 month ago

'Writing on wall, but is HM Shah reading it?': Congress' dig over MLAs 'skipping' NDA meet in Manipur

New Indian Express  

Amid a spike in violence in Manipur, the Congress on Monday had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the troubled state before the Parliament session this month and demanded Shah's resignation for the "double engine government's complete failure" there. Ramesh had said Modi must first meet an all-party delegation from Manipur and then also call an all-party meeting at …

Biren Singh has failed people of Manipur, only direct intervention of PM Modi can resolve crisis: Irom Sharmila
1 month ago

Biren Singh has failed people of Manipur, only direct intervention of PM Modi can resolve crisis: Irom Sharmila

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Rights activist Irom Sharmila believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direct intervention is essential to resolving the crisis in violence-hit Manipur, warning that the reimposition of the "draconian" Armed Forces Act in six police station areas in the northeastern state could escalate the unrest further. Sharmila appealed to Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to take moral responsibility for …

Congress demands home minister Amit Shah’s resignation over Manipur violence
1 month ago

Congress demands home minister Amit Shah’s resignation over Manipur violence

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Congress party on Monday demanded the resignations of Union home minister Amit Shah and Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh over the continuing violence in the northeastern state that has been torn apart in ethnic clashes since May last year and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and call an all-party meeting ahead of …

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices
1 month ago

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices

India Today  

One person was killed, and another sustained injuries on Sunday as protests and violence continued in Manipur’s valley areas. pic.twitter.com/mfpxJY3dSQ — ANI November 18, 2024 In the wake of the devolving crisis, the National People’s Party withdrew its support for the BJP-led Manipur government, blaming them for not being able to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the …

Withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt was specific to Biren Singh, says Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
1 month ago

Withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt was specific to Biren Singh, says Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: A day after the National People’s Party withdrew its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur, NPP president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said the withdrawal of support was specific to his counterpart N Biren Singh. Talking to the media, Sangma said, “We have withdrawn our support to the Biren Singh-led government, so it is …

Manipur crisis: What does NPP's withdrawal of support mean for Biren Singh govt | Explained
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1 month ago

Manipur crisis: What does NPP's withdrawal of support mean for Biren Singh govt | Explained

India TV News  

In a significant turn of events, the National People’s Party on Sunday announced that it has pulled its support backing to the ruling BJP government in Manipur due to the ongoing ethnic tensions within the state and ineffective handling of the issues by the government to restore peace. It may, however, be a blow to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh …

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?
1 month ago

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?

Live Mint  

In a significant political development, the National People’s Party, led by Conrad Sangma, has announced its decision to withdraw support from the BJP-led government in Manipur over deteriorating law and order situation. The NPP holds seven seats in the 60-member legislative assembly, but the move is unlikely to destabilize the government, as the BJP maintains a clear majority with 32 …

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state
1 month ago

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: The National People’s Party has withdrawn its support to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Manipur government under chief minister N Biren Singh, accusing them of failing to resolve the ongoing crisis in the state. NPP national president and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K. Sangma Follow- Manipur News Live In a letter addressed to BJP resident Jagat Prakash Nadda on …

Conrad Sangma’s NPP withdraws support from BJP-led Manipur govt as violence grows: ‘Completely failed’
1 month ago

Conrad Sangma’s NPP withdraws support from BJP-led Manipur govt as violence grows: ‘Completely failed’

Live Mint  

The Conrad Sangma-led NPP withdrew its support from the Manipur coalition government on Sunday amid continued violence in the state. A missive addressed to BJP chief JP Nadda conveyed “deep concern” over the law and order situation in Manipur and lambasted the Biren Singh government for failing to resolve the crisis. “We strongly feel that the Manipur State Government under …

Amit Shah reviews situation in Manipur, directs officials to ensure peace after fresh violence in state
1 month ago

Amit Shah reviews situation in Manipur, directs officials to ensure peace after fresh violence in state

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a meeting with senior security establishment officials in Delhi to review the situation in Manipur after fresh violence erupted in the state, sources in the government told HT. Manipur chief secretary Vineet Joshi ordered temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in the "territorial jurisdiction of currently affected districts of Imphal …

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions
1 month ago

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his scheduled election rallies in Maharashtra and returned to Delhi as tensions escalate in the northeastern state of Manipur. Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah’s Return to Delhi for Emergency Review of Situation Amit Shah, who was in Maharashtra to campaign for the state Assembly elections, is now expected to hold …

Amit Shah reviews Manipur security, key meeting today at 12 pm: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

Amit Shah reviews Manipur security, key meeting today at 12 pm: Sources

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur amid fresh cases of violence in the state during a meeting with senior officials in Delhi today, reports said. The development comes after a curfew was imposed in Imphal West and East and internet services were suspended in seven districts as fresh protests erupted in the Valley districts against …

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur

New Indian Express  

In a letter addressed to BJP president JP Nadda, NPP chief and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma came down heavily on Chief Minister N Biren Singh led NDA government in Manipur for "failing to resolve the crisis." Keeping the current situation in mind, the National People's Party has decided to withdraw its support to Biren Singh led Government in …

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid soaring tension
1 month, 1 week ago

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid soaring tension

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday cancelled his multiple planned rallies in the Vidarbha region of poll-bound Maharashtra and returned to the national capital to review the security situation in the wake of fresh violence that erupted in Manipur, sources said. The sources said the Home Minister held a high-level review meeting with senior officials and took …

BJP ally NPP withdraws support from Biren Singh government in Manipur amid unrest
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP ally NPP withdraws support from Biren Singh government in Manipur amid unrest

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Conrad Sangma’s National People's Party, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, withdrew support from the Biren Singh government in Manipur amid a fresh round of violence in the northeastern state. Amit Shah reviews the security situation in Manipur In another development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Manipur and directed top …

Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted

India Today  

As tensions soared in Manipur following the recovery of the bodies of all six missing persons, protesters targeted the houses of ministers and MLAs, ransacking their residences and setting some of them on fire. They also tried to storm the Chief Minister N Biren Singh's house as security forces responded by firing tear gas to disperse the crowd in various …

Biren Singh-led Manipur government failed: Conrad Sangma's party withdraws support
1 month, 1 week ago

Biren Singh-led Manipur government failed: Conrad Sangma's party withdraws support

India Today  

The Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party on Sunday withdrew its support to the BJP-led Manipur government, expressing "deep concern" over the prevailing law and order situation in the state. In an official letter marked to BJP national president JP Nadda, NPP said that the Manipur government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, has completely failed to control …

‘We want to go home’: Manipur’s displaced people hold rally, face police action
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We want to go home’: Manipur’s displaced people hold rally, face police action

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: At least 10 internally displaced persons and five students staying in Akampat relief camp in Manipur were following police action who allegedly fired tear gas shells, rubber bullets, and lathi-charged hundreds protesting in Imphal valley, people aware of the matter said. The rally was abruptly halted by state forces soon after the protestors exited the camp’s gate in Imphal …

Manipur waiting for peace, need to get over with election rhetoric: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur waiting for peace, need to get over with election rhetoric: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that Manipur has been waiting for peace since a year and this issue must be prioritised. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat during an event in Nagpur. There is need to get over election rhetoric and focus on problems facing the nation," the RSS chief asserted. Read: Sangh Parivar …

PM Modi abandoned all responsibility for 'BJP-manufactured crisis' in Manipur: Congress
8 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi abandoned all responsibility for 'BJP-manufactured crisis' in Manipur: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of abandoning all responsibility for the "BJP-manufactured crisis" in Manipur and asked why is he "protecting" Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh attacked the BJP ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah's poll campaign engagements in the violence-hit state. "The Prime Minister has abandoned all responsibility …

Manipur update: Mob tries to attack CM N Biren Singh’s ancestral house
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur update: Mob tries to attack CM N Biren Singh’s ancestral house

Live Mint  

Amid the renewed violence that erupted in Manipur, a mob on Thursday night tried to attack Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s empty ancestral house, despite a security clampdown and curfew in the Imphal valley. The situation in Manipur's Imphal valley was calm but tense on Friday morning after a night of violent clashes including an attempt to attack the empty …

Mob attacks Manipur Chief Minister's house, extra troops called in to maintain order
1 year, 2 months ago

Mob attacks Manipur Chief Minister's house, extra troops called in to maintain order

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Thousands of protestors on Thursday tried to storm Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh's house, officials said, adding that extra troops were being called in to try to maintain order. More than 150 people have been killed in the remote northeastern state of Manipur since armed clashes broke out in May between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and …

Manipur: Over 500 protesters try to storm into CM N Biren Singh’s residence in Imphal
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur: Over 500 protesters try to storm into CM N Biren Singh’s residence in Imphal

Op India  

A larger number of protesters tried to storm into the residence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today evening. As per reports, a mob of over 500 youths, protesting against police action on earlier protests against the kidnapping and murder of Meitei youths Phijam Hemanjit and Luwangthoi Linthoingambi Hijam, tried to forcefully enter the private residence of the CM …

Petty battles: The Hindu Editorial on Manipur and Parliament
1 year, 4 months ago

Petty battles: The Hindu Editorial on Manipur and Parliament

The Hindu  

The Opposition’s stated objective of moving a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was to force him to speak on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. During the debate, Home Minister Amit Shah offered a more detailed exposition of the government’s approach towards the conflict and the situation in Manipur. Mr. Shah noted that the fresh influx of …

Amit Shah explains the causes and measures taken by Centre after violence erupted in Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

Amit Shah explains the causes and measures taken by Centre after violence erupted in Manipur

Op India  

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned Manipur violence and urged Meitie and Kuki communities to engage in dialogue. Manipur violence is shameful, politicising it is even more shameful,” Amit Shah said while speaking about Manipur clashes in Lok Sabha. Shah provided a comprehensive explanation of the reasons behind the clashes in Manipur and explained the measures undertaken by …

Manipur: NDA partner Kuki People's Alliance withdraws support from Biren Singh govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur: NDA partner Kuki People's Alliance withdraws support from Biren Singh govt

India TV News  

Manipur violence: NDA partner Kuki People's Alliance on Sunday announced to withdraw support from N Biren Singh government in Manipur, reported news agency PTI. The decision of the Kuki People's Alliance to walk out of the ruling alliance comes at a crucial moment, coinciding with the government led by Biren Singh facing severe criticism for its failure to control the …

BJP Vs Opposition As INDIA MPs Visit Manipur, Tribals Seek Support For President's Rule Demand
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP Vs Opposition As INDIA MPs Visit Manipur, Tribals Seek Support For President's Rule Demand

ABP News  

New Delhi: A delegation of 20 MPs from the Opposition bloc INDIA, who are one a two-day visit to violence-hit Manipur, went to four relief camps, two in Churachandpur, one in Imphal and one in Moirang, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said on Saturday. “What has stood out to all of us in every single relief camp is the number of …

What plans does the Opposition's INDIA bloc have for Manipur?
1 year, 4 months ago

What plans does the Opposition's INDIA bloc have for Manipur?

Firstpost  

A delegation of Opposition MPs embarked on a two-day visit to make an on-the-spot assessment of the ground situation in violence-hit Manipur. According to sources who spoke with the news agency, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was written to by the Opposition bloc INDIA, who then authorised the delegation’s visit. Besides Chowdhury and Gogoi, the delegation includes Sushmita Dev …

‘My main job is to bring peace’: Biren Singh rejects opposition’s call to resign
1 year, 5 months ago

‘My main job is to bring peace’: Biren Singh rejects opposition’s call to resign

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday responded to the opposition's calls for his resignation amid a nationwide outrage over the incident of atrocities on women in the northeastern state, saying that his main job is to “bring peace in the state.” Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh “…I don't want to go into this. Accused number one, who …

Manipur Congress, locals stage protests as police stop Rahul Gandhi’s convoy
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Congress, locals stage protests as police stop Rahul Gandhi’s convoy

Live Mint  

Congress workers and locals in Manipur staged protests on Thursday as the state police stopped the carcade of Rahul Gandhi in Bishnupur. Bishnupur SP Heisnam Balram said that the Manipur police advised Rahul Gandhi to travel via helicopter as their is a possibility of grenade attack along the highway. Hatred for peace, love, and brotherhood: Congress attacks BJP Congress attacked …

Manipur Violence: Amit Shah Concerned Over Chaos Moving Towards Imphal Valley CM Biren Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Violence: Amit Shah Concerned Over Chaos Moving Towards Imphal Valley CM Biren Singh

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his concerns regarding the evolving nature of violence in Manipur. The Chief Minister shared that Shah raised issues such as the recent attacks on the residences of Union Minister of State for External Affairs RK Ranjan Singh and state minister Sushindro Meitei, as well …

‘Remove Manipur CM Biren Singh’ call echoes at Opposition-Centre meet over violence
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Remove Manipur CM Biren Singh’ call echoes at Opposition-Centre meet over violence

Hindustan Times  

After an all-party meeting, convened by Union home minister Amit Shah to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur, on Saturday, several leaders from opposition parties raised their reservations about chief minister N Biren Singh's leadership in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state. Leaders from different parties attend an all-party meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the situation …

Manipur violence: 'Efforts being made to restore peace on PM Modi's instructions,' says Amit Shah
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur violence: 'Efforts being made to restore peace on PM Modi's instructions,' says Amit Shah

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held an all-party meeting in New Delhi regarding the situation prevailing in the Manipur. Shah also told the meeting that since the violence began in the state, there has "not been a single day" when he did not speak to Prime Minister Modi on the situation or the prime minister did …

Manipur violence: Dissent brews against CM Biren Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur violence: Dissent brews against CM Biren Singh

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI/New Delhi Rumblings against the N Biren Singh government grew louder in Manipur and New Delhi on Tuesday, with even lawmakers from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies expressing dissatisfaction with the volatile situation in the northeastern state that has been grappling with ethnic strife. Speaking on condition of anonymity, senior leaders in the Capital said that there …

PM Modi’s stoic silence sends a message of indifference to Manipur’s people: Opposition leaders
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s stoic silence sends a message of indifference to Manipur’s people: Opposition leaders

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is the “architect” of the ethnic violence in his State, leaders of 10 like-minded Opposition parties of Manipur said in a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which they also questioned the PM’s “stoic silence”. ‘No appointment’ Addressing a joint press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters, former Chief Minister Okram …

Centre to provide air connectivity for Manipur’s hill areas
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre to provide air connectivity for Manipur’s hill areas

The Hindu  

The Centre has promised to operationalise air services from the hill districts of Manipur to allow connectivity with the rest of the country, as tribal groups refuse to travel to Imphal airport fearing for their safety. Home Minister Amit Shah “assured that supply of essential items in hill areas and helicopter services for emergency needs in Churachandpur, Moreh and Kangpokpi …

At Jantar Mantar protest, Kuki-Zomi women seek President’s Rule in Manipur
1 year, 6 months ago

At Jantar Mantar protest, Kuki-Zomi women seek President’s Rule in Manipur

The Hindu  

Amid fresh violence in Manipur in the ongoing clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi people, around 500 Manipuri Kuki-Zo women in Delhi NCR on Monday staged a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, demanding that President’s Rule be imposed in the State as an immediate measure to control the violence. In a statement issued late Monday night, the protesters said, “We no …

Manipur violence: CM N Biren Singh visits Delhi to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah to discuss situation
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: CM N Biren Singh visits Delhi to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah to discuss situation

India TV News  

Manipur Violence: Days after violent clashes broke out in the northeastern state, Manipur's Chief Minister of Sunday along with four members of his cabinet have gone to Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the situation. Life is gradually limping back to normalcy in Manipur and amid prevailing normalcy, issue of the …

Amit Shah cancels Karnataka poll campaign to monitor situation in violence-hit Manipur
1 year, 7 months ago

Amit Shah cancels Karnataka poll campaign to monitor situation in violence-hit Manipur

Op India  

On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah canceled his campaign in the election-bound State of Karnataka to monitor the situation in Manipur, which has been hit with incidents of violence between ethnic groups Kukis and Meitis. Amit Shah held a video conference with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and reviewed the steps undertaken by the State government to control …

Manipur Assembly polls | Biren Singh rules out alliance with NPP
2 years, 9 months ago

Manipur Assembly polls | Biren Singh rules out alliance with NPP

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh ruled out any alliance with the National People’s Party headed by his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K. Sangma but said he was open to tying up with like–minded parties even if the Bharatiya Janata Party wins majority. By like–minded parties, he indicated the Naga People’s Front, an ally in the current government he heads and …

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