Amid violence in Manipur, CM Biren Singh meets Governor for second time
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid violence in Manipur, CM Biren Singh meets Governor for second time

Hindustan Times  

Amid increase in violence in the state since the beginning of September, Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, along with his MLAs and ministers from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday for around an hour. A convoy of Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh arrives at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal to meet Governor Lakshman Acharya on Saturday. At present, the unified command in Manipur is headed by state security adviser Kuldiep Singh, a former director general of the Central Reserve Police Force, who was appointed by the Centre in May last year. People familiar with the situation also report a split among ruling MLAs, with some supporting the chief minister’s bid to take control of the unified command, while others advocate for a change in leadership.

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Manipur Congress accuses Amit Shah, Biren Singh of contradicting each other
6 days, 13 hours ago

Manipur Congress accuses Amit Shah, Biren Singh of contradicting each other

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur Congress on Tuesday accused Union home minister Amit Shah and chief minister N. Biren Singh of failing to present a unified stance on the violence in the state and said that their contradictions have led to confusion and stalled efforts to restore peace. Addressing a press conference in Imphal on Tuesday, state Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra said, “Amit …

‘Manipur crisis can be solved only by…’: Irom Sharmila seeks PM Modi’s intervention, Kharge writes to President Murmu
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1 month ago

‘Manipur crisis can be solved only by…’: Irom Sharmila seeks PM Modi’s intervention, Kharge writes to President Murmu

Live Mint  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking her immediate intervention "to ensure the protection of lives and properties of our own citizens" in violence-hit Manipur. 'Lost faith in PM Modi': Kharge seeks President's intervention Kharge said that Union and the state governments have "completely failed in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur during the last 18 months". …

Manipur Crisis Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Into 3 Cases Report
1 month ago

Manipur Crisis Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Into 3 Cases Report

ABP News  

The Union government has ordered the deployment of 50 additional Central Armed Police Force companies, comprising over 5,000 personnel, to Manipur, in response to the state's deteriorating security and law and order situation, official sources said on Monday, as per news agency PTI. According to official sources cited by PTI, "A deployment plan is being drawn to base these new …

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 …

Amit Shah Holds Meeting On Security Situation In Manipur, Another Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow
1 month ago

Amit Shah Holds Meeting On Security Situation In Manipur, Another Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a meeting with senior officials in the national capital on the security situation in Manipur. The home minister reviewed the situation in Manipur with top security officials and directed them to take all possible steps to ensure peace, the report quoted sources as saying. The meeting comes amid reports that Meghalaya CM …

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 …

'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 …

Manipur Congress Chief ‘Pleads’ PM Modi To Visit Violence-Torn State: ‘For The Sake Of Humanity…’
3 months, 1 week ago

Manipur Congress Chief ‘Pleads’ PM Modi To Visit Violence-Torn State: ‘For The Sake Of Humanity…’

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Congress' Manipur chief K Meghachandra on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the violence-hit state, stressing that his visit would provide great strength to restore peace and normalcy there. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared Meghachandra's letter to the prime minister on X and said the Manipur Congress chief had made yet another …

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News

ABP News  

Manipur is once again engulfed in violence, with the recent surge of unrest bringing peace in the region under severe threat. The origins of the violence trace back to early 2023 when the Manipur High Court urged the state government to consider including the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list. The demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei …

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence
3 months, 1 week ago

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence

Hindustan Times  

The authorities on Tuesday imposed an indefinite curfew in Imphal East and Imphal West districts from 11 am amid protests over the last two days for handing over the unified command to the Manipur government to oversee security operations in the ethnic violence-hit state. Thousands of students took to the streets in Imphal on Sunday and gave an ultimatum of …

Manipur Violence: Students Protest Against Drone & Missile Attacks, Ask CM Biren To Sack Top Cop
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: Students Protest Against Drone & Missile Attacks, Ask CM Biren To Sack Top Cop

ABP News  

Imphal: Thousands of students protested in front of the Manipur secretariat and Raj Bhavan, demanding action against those behind the recent drone and missile attacks, and calling for the protection of the state’s "territorial and administrative integrity". The school and college students chanted slogans such as "Long Live Manipur," "Resign all incompetent MLAs," and "Give Unified Command to State Government" …

Manipur: CM demands handover of unified command
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: CM demands handover of unified command

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and several MLAs from the ruling party have made a push for the security apparatus to be brought under the state government’s control amid escalating violence in a region torn apart by ethnic strife for over 16 months now. At least 27 MLAs who attended two meetings with Manipur chief minister Biren Singh on …

Manipur CM demands handover of unified command amid escalated violence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur CM demands handover of unified command amid escalated violence

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, along with the ruling party MLAs, including his Cabinet colleagues and the Assembly Speaker, submitted a memorandum to Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya on Sunday, demanding that the unified command of the state government be handed over to the chief minister. A press statement issued from the Raj Bhavan Secretariat mentioned that CM N. Biren …

Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Saturday that the visit of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi shows that the Centre is concerned about the ethnic violence in the northeastern state and is keen to restore peace. Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM He also said the chief of the army …

PM Modi meets Manipur CM in first meeting since clashes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Manipur CM in first meeting since clashes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday, marking their first one-on-one encounter in the 18 months since the ethnic tensions in the northeastern state erupted, people aware of the matter said on Sunday. PM Narendra Modi with Union home minister Amit Shah and others during a meeting with CMs and deputy CMs of BJP-ruled …

Did Biren Singh meet Modi separately to discuss Manipur, asks Congress
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Did Biren Singh meet Modi separately to discuss Manipur, asks Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Sunday said the people of Manipur were asking whether Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who attended two meetings chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital the day before, also met him one-on-one to discuss the situation in the violence-hit State and ask him to visit. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh remarked that Mr. Singh …

Talks started between two communities to restore peace: Manipur CM Biren Singh
5 months, 1 week ago

Talks started between two communities to restore peace: Manipur CM Biren Singh

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said that talks between the two communities—Kuku and Meitei — involved in the ongoing ethnic conflict have already started and peace has begun to return to the state. He asserted that the Manipur government is continuing its efforts to bring back peace to the state under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra …

Solving Manipur conflict part of Centre’s 100-day plan, have full confidence in it: CM Biren Singh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Solving Manipur conflict part of Centre’s 100-day plan, have full confidence in it: CM Biren Singh

The Hindu  

The Central government has started having “positive discussions” on the conflict in Manipur and it is a “great achievement” that resolution of the crisis is part of the 100-day plan of the new National Democratic Alliance government, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Friday. This comes on a day when the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity, one of the …

Northeastern View | Home ministry’s “high level” review meet on Manipur shows that New Delhi wants to take back control
6 months ago

Northeastern View | Home ministry’s “high level” review meet on Manipur shows that New Delhi wants to take back control

Hindustan Times  

On June 17, Union home minister, Amit Shah, chaired a “high-level meeting” to review the security situation in Manipur in New Delhi. Taking back control Perhaps the most striking aspect of the home ministry’s meeting was the absence of Manipur’s BJP chief minister, Biren Singh. Singh’s absence from the review meeting could suggest that the National Democratic Alliance government at …

Manipur CM meets top State officials who attended security review meet in Delhi
6 months ago

Manipur CM meets top State officials who attended security review meet in Delhi

The Hindu  

Two days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting to review the security situation in Manipur without the presence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, top officials who attended the meeting met Mr. Singh in Imphal and briefed him about the measures being taken to restore peace in the strife-torn State. Mr. Singh posted on X that “upon …

‘Union treating Manipur as its fiefdom’, says new MP Bimol Akoijam on CM’s absence at Delhi meet
6 months ago

‘Union treating Manipur as its fiefdom’, says new MP Bimol Akoijam on CM’s absence at Delhi meet

The Hindu  

Newly-elected Manipur Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam on Monday said the Union government was “treating Manipur as a non-entity” and as its own “fiefdom” “as if there is no State government there”. In addition to the Union government coming under suspicion among some populations of the State, this also raises questions about the Chief Minister’s “submissiveness”, Mr. Akoijam said. Several …

Shah calls meeting to review Manipur situation
6 months ago

Shah calls meeting to review Manipur situation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Monday review the security situation in Manipur which has been witnessing ethnic violence for over an year. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023 after a tribal solidarity march in the hill districts of the state to protest against the majority Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. …

Suspected militants ambush Manipur CM N. Biren Singh's advance security convoy
6 months, 1 week ago

Suspected militants ambush Manipur CM N. Biren Singh's advance security convoy

The Hindu  

An advance security convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh was ambushed by unidentified miscreants in Kangpokpi district on Monday, leaving two police personnel injured, police said. The convoy was on its way to Jiribam to assess the security situation ahead of Mr. Singh’s visit to the district that has been affected by violence in the past one week. …

Centuries-Old Manipuri Identity Insecure Now Due To Certain Politicians’ Lack Of Vision: CM N Biren Singh
10 months, 1 week ago

Centuries-Old Manipuri Identity Insecure Now Due To Certain Politicians’ Lack Of Vision: CM N Biren Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi: Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh described the current circumstances of the state as a battle for survival and identity, reflecting the gravity of the challenges being confronted. CM N Biren Singh highlighted Union Home Minister Amit Shah's post on social media, regarding the cancellation of the India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime. Truly grateful to Hon'ble Prime Minister, …

Manipur Chief Minister meets Amit Shah amid renewed violence in State
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur Chief Minister meets Amit Shah amid renewed violence in State

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 3 amid renewed violence in the State. After the meeting, Mr. Singh posted on X, “Rest assured, the Government of India is set to take some important decisions in the interests of the people of Manipur.” His post said, “Engaging in a profound exchange, we discussed …

Manipur CM Biren Singh to seek meeting with PM
11 months ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh to seek meeting with PM

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has assured the representatives of 10 non-BJP political parties that he would on Monday seek an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the ongoing unrest in the State. During the 90-minute meeting, the representatives of the political parties highlighted the killings of common people and some personnel of the State forces by …

Manipur CM denies resignation talks, says 'no decision taken'
11 months ago

Manipur CM denies resignation talks, says 'no decision taken'

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said talks of resignation by him, his cabinet colleagues and MLAs were "just speculations and we are not taking any decision now." Singh's remark comes in the wake of a report that went viral on social media on Saturday which said "Singh along with his cabinet colleagues of both the hills …

Manipur Violence: 10-party delegation urges Governor to initiate peace talks between warring communities
1 year, 1 month ago

Manipur Violence: 10-party delegation urges Governor to initiate peace talks between warring communities

Firstpost  

Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal valley, while tribals, which include Nagas and Kukis, constitute 40 per cent and reside mainly in the hill districts. A delegation comprising 10 political parties has urged Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey to take steps toward initiating peace talks between the two conflicting communities in …

What is a unified command and why does Manipur need it?
1 year, 2 months ago

What is a unified command and why does Manipur need it?

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, at an office in the Manipur chief minister’s secretariat, a group of 12 top officials from different government agencies, who are working to restore normalcy in the state, met to review and formulate their strategy to counter-insurgency operations, maintain law and order, and ensure the safety of the communities in the state. Composition An order from the Manipur …

Manipur violence | Uncaring government must immediately remove CM Biren Singh: Kapil Sibal
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur violence | Uncaring government must immediately remove CM Biren Singh: Kapil Sibal

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday hit out at the Centre over the situation in Manipur and said the "uncaring government" must immediately remove Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and not let the State "burn" anymore. A fresh bout of violence broke out in Imphal on Tuesday, a day after photographs of the bodies of two youths — a …

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 …

Congress demands dismissal of Manipur CM Biren Singh as the State witnesses fresh protests
1 year, 2 months ago

Congress demands dismissal of Manipur CM Biren Singh as the State witnesses fresh protests

The Hindu  

Alleging that Manipur has been turned into a battlefield where violence against women and children has been “weaponised”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dismiss the State’s “incompetent” Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. Mr. Kharge’s remarks, posted on social media platform X, come a day after the Manipur government ordered a fresh ban on mobile internet …

Delhi Assembly likely to discuss Manipur issue today
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Assembly likely to discuss Manipur issue today

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s legislative assembly on Thursday is likely to discuss the Manipur issue on the last day of its two-day session, the list of business scheduled for August 17 of the assembly stated. In his Independence Day speech, CM Kejriwal had criticised the central government on the ongoing crisis in Manipur Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to speak on the …

Assam Rifles Chief Meets Manipur CM Biren Singh Over Security Issues
1 year, 4 months ago

Assam Rifles Chief Meets Manipur CM Biren Singh Over Security Issues

ABP News  

Manipur Violence: The director general of Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General PC Nair, on Saturday met Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, to discuss the current prevailing security scenario in the violence-hit state. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Assam Rifles stated, “DG Assam Rifles Lt Gen PC Nair on August 12 met Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren …

Will Manipur CM N Biren Singh be replaced amid violent clashes? Amit Shah says…
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Manipur CM N Biren Singh be replaced amid violent clashes? Amit Shah says…

Live Mint  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is set to remain at his post amid growing calls for his dismissal. Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the CM was ‘cooperating with the Centre’ and a change was not necessary at this time. The remarks also come mere days after the Kuki People's Alliance withdrew from the …

Manipur Cabinet recommends Governor Anusuiya Uikey to summon assembly session on August 21
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Cabinet recommends Governor Anusuiya Uikey to summon assembly session on August 21

India TV News  

The Manipur Cabinet on Friday recommended the State Governor Anusuiya Uikey for summoning the fourth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 21. "The State Cabinet has recommended to the Hon'ble Governor of Manipur for summoning the 4th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly on the 21st August, 2023," read a press release by the Manipur government. …

Opposition delegation meets Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, submits memorandum
1 year, 4 months ago

Opposition delegation meets Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, submits memorandum

Firstpost  

During their interaction, they handed over a memorandum and suggested sending a multi-party delegation to address the violence-hit situation in Manipur Opposition leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance visited Manipur and met with Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhawan. alliance submitted a memorandum to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey today, requesting her to restore peace & harmony, taking all …

Total breakdown of law and order in Manipur: INDIA team
1 year, 4 months ago

Total breakdown of law and order in Manipur: INDIA team

The Hindu  

Expressing “shock” at the evidence of “unprecedented violence” in Manipur, and the “brazen indifference” of the Prime Minister, Opposition MPs on a visit to the State held both the Central and State governments reponsible for the breakdown in law and order ever since a violent ethnic conflict broke out on May 3. “It is established beyond doubt that the State …

Manipur violence: Opposition delegation meets Governor, submits memorandum
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence: Opposition delegation meets Governor, submits memorandum

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday asserted that if the Manipur ethnic conflict is not resolved soon, it may create security problems for the country. A delegation of opposition INDIA bloc alliance MPs called on Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum on their observations after visiting the northeastern state. The opposition delegation of …

Manipur government let strife go out of control: INDIA
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur government let strife go out of control: INDIA

The Hindu  

A team of 21 parliamentarians from the INDIA coalition landed in Imphal on July 29 morning on a two-day visit. It is clear that the State administration has no clear road map to restore peace or even to rehabilitate those who have been languishing in the refugee camps for nearly three months.” VIDEO | A delegation of 21 MPs from …

21 MPs from 16 parties will visit Manipur today. Details here
1 year, 4 months ago

21 MPs from 16 parties will visit Manipur today. Details here

Live Mint  

Manipur violence: On Sunday, a delegation of 20 Members of Parliament from 16 parties will visit clashes-hit Manipur to have an "on-the-spot assessment" of the ground situation. Speaking about the visit to Manipur, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "We are going there not to raise political issues but to understand the pain of the people of Manipur. The clashes …

Imagine what he'd say if Congress was in power in Manipur: Gehlot slams PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

Imagine what he'd say if Congress was in power in Manipur: Gehlot slams PM Modi

India Today  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning poll-bound Rajasthan while addressing the issue of violence in Manipur but not visiting the riot-hit state. The chief minister pointed out that Manipur is governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party, and he questioned what the PM's response would have been if the state was under Congress rule. "PM …

Manipur Horror: Will Biren Singh step down as chief minister?
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Horror: Will Biren Singh step down as chief minister?

Firstpost  

Manipur has been on the boil for two months now and the tipping point in the northeastern state is the video of two women being paraded naked by a mob. Outer Manipur MP R Lorho S Pfoze of the Naga People’s Front, one of the two MPs from the state, said that Chief Minister Biren Singh should take responsibility of …

Modi pained' by Manipur women abuse
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi pained' by Manipur women abuse

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for the first time on Thursday about the distressing situation in Manipur expressing his pain and anger over women being paraded naked. With the Opposition MPs shouting slogans such as "Manipur Manipur" and "Manipur is burning", Parliament witnessed frequent adjournments before finally adjourning for the day. Kharge said that "humanity has died in …

Biren Singh government's continuance major hurdle in restoring peace in Manipur: Left leaders
1 year, 5 months ago

Biren Singh government's continuance major hurdle in restoring peace in Manipur: Left leaders

The Hindu  

The continuance of the Biren Singh government is a major impediment in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur, claimed a joint delegation of CPI and CPI Parliamentarians following a three-day visit to the violence-hit northeastern State. In a statement, the parties said all communities and sections along with the civil society need to be brought on board for a meaningful …

PM Modi should take cue from Rahul Gandhi and visit violence-hit Manipur: Congress
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi should take cue from Rahul Gandhi and visit violence-hit Manipur: Congress

India Today  

The Congress on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a cue from Rahul Gandhi and visit violence-hit Manipur to understand the pain of the people and said that it would seek a "specific reply" from the government on the situation in the state in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. Posting a video of his visit on Twitter, …

Manipur CM Biren Singh hints at foreign hand behind violence
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh hints at foreign hand behind violence

Op India  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday hinted that external forces or elements may have had a hand in the ethnic violence, which has claimed several lives in the state, adding that it seems “pre-planned”. He said the Centre and the state government were making all efforts for restoring peace to the state, adding that he spoke with his …

Manipur CM Biren Singh taunts Kuki users with 'Myanmar' tweets. Deleted
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh taunts Kuki users with 'Myanmar' tweets. Deleted

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the high-voltage drama over his resignation, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh responded to social media users who were taking potshots at him, only to delete it later. N Biren Singh seemed to begin the process of resigning on Friday afternoon before thousands of demonstrators gathered outside his Imphal home and prevented him from proceeding to the Governor’s …

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