Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur

The Hindu  

A fortnight after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Manipur, the BJP leadership on June 10 sent Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma – the troubleshooter for any crisis the party faces in the northeast – for a series of meetings in Imphal. Dr. Sarma met his Manipur counterpart Nongthombam Biren Singh and a group of MLAs, apart from the leaders of several Meitei and Naga groups, in an effort to work out a peace formula in the strife-torn State, where more than 100 people have been killed and 35,000 displaced since ethnic clashes broke out on May 3. Seeking PM intervention Meanwhile, 10 political parties in Manipur, led by the Congress, sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for restoring peace and normalcy in the State. Former Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh said that the Prime Minister’s silence on the violence in Manipur has proved that the Centre was neglecting the State.

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Manipur Congress leaders stage protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
3 days, 18 hours ago

Manipur Congress leaders stage protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

India Today  

The Manipur unit of the Congress staged a protest in Imphal on Friday seeking the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on BR Ambedkar during the Winter session of the Parliament. Addressing the media, state Congress legislative party leader O Ibobi Singh said that the BJP had levelled false allegations against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi …

Manipur CM urges people to support peace efforts
6 days, 5 hours ago

Manipur CM urges people to support peace efforts

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the people of Senapati to support efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the state while acknowledging misunderstandings and unrest that have led to loss of lives and property. Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh during the inauguration of the RobvenaNi 2024 celebrations at Punanamei village in Senapati district on Wednesday. …

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

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda
1 week, 1 day ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda

India TV News  

In a significant diplomatic move, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in Thimphu, Bhutan, on December 16, 2024, to begin a crucial three-day official visit. Accompanied by his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Bhutan’s foreign minister, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel for the warm welcome at the airport. The visit also coincides with …

When will Manipur violence end? What Amit Shah said
1 week, 3 days ago

When will Manipur violence end? What Amit Shah said

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday described the ongoing violence in Manipur as an ethnic clash, distancing it from terrorism or religious conflict. Speaking at the Agenda Aaj Tak — his first media interaction since the BJP's Lok Sabha election victory — Shah outlined the nature of the crisis in the northeastern state. Shah noted that ethnic disturbances in …

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members

ABP News  

Guwahati, Dec 7 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expanded his cabinet with four BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers. Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the four new ministers - Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here. The induction of the four new ministers emphasises …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands cabinet with swearing-in of four new ministers in Guwahati
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands cabinet with swearing-in of four new ministers in Guwahati

India TV News  

The Assam cabinet was expanded on Saturday with the induction of four new ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The four ministers sworn in are Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala. Rupesh Goala : Rupesh Goala represents the Doom Dooma constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly, having won his seat in …

INDIA bloc parties write to PM Modi, urge him to visit Manipur
2 weeks, 4 days ago

INDIA bloc parties write to PM Modi, urge him to visit Manipur

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Ten INDIA bloc parties from Manipur on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the ethnic violence-hit state before the end of the year. In a letter addressed to Modi, they wrote that the people of Manipur had been eagerly waiting for his presence in the state since May 3 last year to express their voices of helplessness. …

PM Modi Using Diplomatic Push For Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 weeks, 2 days ago

PM Modi Using Diplomatic Push For Safety Of Hindus In Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Sunday that the central government is leveraging diplomatic channels to ensure the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, who have reportedly faced atrocities in the neighbouring country. It is the responsibility of the government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of the religious minority Hindus there,” Sarma told told news agency PTI. “Prime …

‘Never claimed BJP would win Jharkhand election': Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 month ago

‘Never claimed BJP would win Jharkhand election': Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that he “never” claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party would win the assembly election in Jharkhand and form the next government, news agency PTI reported. The Assam chief minister stressed the urgent need for the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to address the issue of “infiltration”, which Sarma described as a …

Congress seeks discussion on Adani, Manipur in Parliament's winter session
1 month ago

Congress seeks discussion on Adani, Manipur in Parliament's winter session

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Saturday demanded that the BJP-led central government discuss allegations against the Adani Group and the Manipur violence in the winter session of Parliament. The party made the demand at an all-party meeting convened by the parliamentary affairs minister, Kiren Rijiju, and presided over by defence minister Rajnath Singh, ahead of the session. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari Congress …

Manipur’s 10 tribal MLAs plan joint protest in Delhi
1 month ago

Manipur’s 10 tribal MLAs plan joint protest in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Churachandpur *Security personnel conduct patrolling in a sensitive area of Manipur. Ten tribal legislators from Manipur, including seven from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, plan to hold a joint protest in Delhi in the first week of December, demanding the removal of chief minister N Biren Singh and a separate administration for their community, people aware of the matter said …

‘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". …

BJP maintains silence on issue of change in leadership in Manipur
1 month ago

BJP maintains silence on issue of change in leadership in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is maintaining a studied silence on the violence that erupted last week in Manipur, which has been on the boil since May 2023 and the demand for a change in the state’s leadership. Senior party leaders who spoke on condition of anonymity said the Union government and party leadership want to “focus” on building peace and …

'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 …

DC Edit | Manipur continues to burn as Centre, state govt dither
1 month ago

DC Edit | Manipur continues to burn as Centre, state govt dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Protests are taking place in the capital with legislators of even the ruling party faring the ire of people who feel insecure at home; mobs are setting fire to the homes of the wielders of power and their kin. Neither the members of the majority nor those of the minority community feels safe in the state; none, starting from the …

Manipur crisis: Naga People’s Front says will continue supporting BJP-led govt
1 month ago

Manipur crisis: Naga People’s Front says will continue supporting BJP-led govt

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: A day after the National People’s Party withdrew its support to Manipur’s Bharatiya Janata Party -led government, the Naga People’s Front, another key coalition partner, has said that it will continue to support the government. “We will continue to support the government since we continue to be part of the coalition,” said NPF’s Manipur unit president Awangbow Newmai, who …

Home minister should do his work: Rahul Gandhi slams Amit Shah, PM Modi over Manipur violence — ‘Aag ko sirf Congress…’
1 month ago

Home minister should do his work: Rahul Gandhi slams Amit Shah, PM Modi over Manipur violence — ‘Aag ko sirf Congress…’

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched an attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over fresh violence in Manipur and alleged that vested interests were at play. Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Union home minister was not taking an interest in containing Manipur violence. Meanwhile, Union …

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 …

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

'BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn': Kharge
1 month, 1 week ago

'BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn': Kharge

New Indian Express  

Kharge said at least 17 people have lost their lives since November 7, adding new districts are being added to the list of strife-torn regions and the fire is spilling over to bordering northeastern states. Even if you visit Manipur in future, people of the state will never forgive or forget that you left them to fend for themselves, and …

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 …

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is continuing its campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam despite chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's absence due to the Jharkhand assembly elections. The party has assigned senior ministers and party leaders to each seat to ensure a strong campaign. While the BJP is confident of retaining the four seats they won in the …

Assam CM Clarifies on 'Hate Speech' Charges, Denies Targeting Muslims
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Clarifies on 'Hate Speech' Charges, Denies Targeting Muslims

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded to India bloc leaders' accusations of hate speech against him in Jharkhand. He has denied using any discriminatory or inflammatory language in his speech and challenged the basis of the complaint on which the India bloc has sought strict action from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Jharkhand if they win the upcoming assembly elections. The party's manifesto for the state will be released soon, and it is expected to focus on the issue of illegal immigrants and the changing demographics of Jharkhand.

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah
3 months ago

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government is talking to both the Meitei and Kuki communities in strife-torn Manipur to restore normalcy and has begun fencing the country’s border with Myanmar to check infiltration. Barring three days of violence last week, the overall situation in Manipur has been calm and the government has been working to restore …

MHA in talks with Kuki, Meitei groups to find lasting solution in Manipur: Amit Shah
3 months, 1 week ago

MHA in talks with Kuki, Meitei groups to find lasting solution in Manipur: Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked out a roadmap to bring lasting peace to Manipur and has been working in this direction. Amit Shah who was addressing a press conference to share details of the achievements of the Modi government 3.0 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 …

Crimes Against Women And A Message For Mamata, Himanta: Respect Your Constitutional Chair
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Crimes Against Women And A Message For Mamata, Himanta: Respect Your Constitutional Chair

ABP News  

While criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "trying to incite unrest in West Bengal" over the RG Kar rape and murder case protests in her state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remarked that if Bengal burns, Assam and the Northeast would also burn. As an inhabitant of the Northeast, this writer urges the Chief Minister of West Bengal to refrain from …

How dare you threaten Assam?: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Mamata Banerjee
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How dare you threaten Assam?: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday for allegedly threatening the northeastern State with unrest. हमें लाल आंखें मत दिखाइए। आपकी असफलता की राजनीति से भारत को जलाने की कोशिश भी मत कीजिए। आपको विभाजनकारी भाषा बोलना शोभा नहीं देता। দিদি, আপনার এতো সাহস কীভাবে হলো যে আপনি অসমকে ধমকি …

Assam Opposition forum files FIR against CM for ‘promoting enmity’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam Opposition forum files FIR against CM for ‘promoting enmity’

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Congress-led United Opposition Forum, Assam on Wednesday lodged a first information report against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for “trying to promote enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and race”. Later, Mr. Borah told journalists that the Chief Minister took his communal mindset to a hallowed institution like the Assembly by proclaiming he would not …

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday promised a white paper by April-May next year on demographic changes in Assam with the increase in Muslim population and decrease in the number of Hindus. Nobody should be disturbed..people should be able to live peacefully in areas where they are residing at present.” Sarma’s comments on Tuesday that he would not let …

Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday, announces Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday, announces Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Champai Soren, the former chief minister of Jharkhand, will join the BJP on Friday, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the party's co-incharge for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, said in a late-night tweet on Monday. Jharkhand ex-CM Champai Soren with Union home minister Amit Shah and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma “Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and a distinguished Adivasi …

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

'Not a single Hindu...35 Muslims infiltrated from Bangladesh': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months ago

'Not a single Hindu...35 Muslims infiltrated from Bangladesh': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that Hindus have not tried to enter India from Bangladesh after the neighbouring country plunged into political crisis after Sheikh Hasina's ouster as prime minister. “We have requested our prime minister to impress upon the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of Hindus,” Sarma said as per PTI report. According to …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses JMM-led alliance government of doing politics of ‘appeasement’
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses JMM-led alliance government of doing politics of ‘appeasement’

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday accused the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance government in Jharkhand of doing politics of "appeasement" in the State. Assam threatened by demographic change, says Himanta Biswa Sarma "No legislator either from JMM or Congress met the tribal victim family yet," Mr. Sarma said after meeting the mother of Hembram. Mr. Sarma said that …

Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi again to visit Manipur
4 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi again to visit Manipur

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi again requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to visit violence-hit Manipur and impress upon both the central and State governments to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict there at the earliest. Mr. Gandhi said on Thursday, he met a group of Manipuri people living in Delhi who shared …

Minorities from Bangladesh not entering India illegally: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Minorities from Bangladesh not entering India illegally: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday allayed fears that the religious minorities in Bangladesh facing attacks amid political turmoil were trying to cross over into India. The Chief Minister said he was confident that the Centre would pressure the new government in Bangladesh politically and diplomatically to ensure the safety of the minorities and their properties. On Wednesday, …

'Assam government to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Assam government to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO

India TV News  

Assam news: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that his government will bring a new law in the state assembly session to increase the punishment in Love Jihad cases to life imprisonment. Laws on 'love jihad' and 'land jihad' In a series of posts on X, Assam CM said, "Assam government is bringing two laws to stop Land …

Demography of Jharkhand changing fast; JMM-led government silent on infiltration: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Demography of Jharkhand changing fast; JMM-led government silent on infiltration: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition government in Jharkhand for “maintaining silence” over the issue of infiltration to “pursue its vote-bank politics” in the State. Mr. Sarma, who is also the BJP's Jharkhand election co-in charge, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union Government. The demography …

Meitei, Hmar communities agree to make efforts for restoring peace in Manipur's Jiribam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meitei, Hmar communities agree to make efforts for restoring peace in Manipur's Jiribam

The Hindu  

Representatives of Meitei and Hmar communities agreed to make full efforts to restore normalcy in violence-hit Jiribam district of Manipur. "The meeting resolved that both sides will make full efforts to bring normalcy and prevent incidents of arson and firing. Both sides shall give full cooperation to all the security forces operating in Jiribam district. More than 200 people have …

‘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 …

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 …

Northeastern View | Manipur crisis spillover into Assam needs a humanitarian, not securitised, response from the govt
5 months ago

Northeastern View | Manipur crisis spillover into Assam needs a humanitarian, not securitised, response from the govt

Hindustan Times  

In the late hours of July 16, police in Assam’s Cachar district killed three Hmar individuals close to the hilly jungles bordering Manipur’s Jiribam district. Manipur crisis spills over Manipur’s Jiribam district, bordering Assam to the West, had been relatively calm since the conflict began in May last year. Last month, it even conducted a door-to-door survey in the district …

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