Smriti Irani’s ‘set Manipur on fire’ jibe draws flak, Rahul Gandhi retorts
1 year, 4 months ago

Smriti Irani’s ‘set Manipur on fire’ jibe draws flak, Rahul Gandhi retorts

Live Mint  

Congress leader and former MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi on Thursday posted a sharp retort to the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance dispensation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur issue. A day after Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani accused the Congress leader of setting "Manipur on fire,", Rahul Gandhi issued the video message claiming that PM Modi has got nothing to do with the violence-hit state because he is the Prime Minister of only a few selected people. In a video message shared by Indian National Congress on Twitter, Rahul Gandhi said, "What is Prime Minister Narendra Modi doing for Manipur? He knows that his own ideology has burned Manipur.” Hitting out at PM Modi for not visiting the north eastern state, Rahul Gandhi said, “Have you seen what happened in Manipur?

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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 …

‘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". …

'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 …

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 …

Kharge Accuses Centre of Letting Manipur Burn
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1 month ago

Kharge Accuses Centre of Letting Manipur Burn

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid renewed violence in Manipur, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of allowing the border state to burn to serve its "hateful and divisive politics." Kharge echoed Gandhi's concerns, stating that the people of Manipur would "never forgive or forget" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not visited the state during its prolonged crisis. "@narendramodi ji, …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Congress Attacks Modi Government on Quelling Manipur MP in Lok Sabha
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Attacks Modi Government on Quelling Manipur MP in Lok Sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government for not allowing its second MP from Manipur to speak before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in the Lok Sabha, saying that the PM, who had all the time to crack jokes had “no time” to listen to the voice of Manipur. Just ahead of the PM’s address in the Lok …

PM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately 'turning back' on State: Congress
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately 'turning back' on State: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on July 3 hit out at the government over its second MP from Manipur not having been allowed to speak before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Lok Sabha, saying the PM repeated his old allegations, cracked jokes and took jibes but did not have the patience to listen to the voice of the legislator from the violence-hit …

PM Modi breaks silence on Manipur, Congress hits out saying he has not visited the state
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi breaks silence on Manipur, Congress hits out saying he has not visited the state

New Indian Express  

After a long silence on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally uttered the word in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Modi further said Manipur was facing flood situation as well and the Centre has dispatched two teams of the National Disaster Response Force to the state. "Stop politicising Manipur issue, one day Manipur will reject you," …

WATCH: Manipur facing civil war-like situation, but PM has not spoken a word, says Congress MP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Manipur facing civil war-like situation, but PM has not spoken a word, says Congress MP

The Hindu  

Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam made a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent on Manipur, which has been affected by ethnic violence for the past one year. In a late-night speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, he said there is a civil war-like situation in Manipur, “yet our Prime Minister has remained mute, not even …

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. …

Amit Shah to review the security situation in Manipur today
6 months ago

Amit Shah to review the security situation in Manipur today

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting in New Delhi at 4 p.m. on June 17 to review the security situation in Manipur. On June 16, Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 16. Ethnic violence broke out in the State on May 3, 2023, after a tribal solidarity march in …

PM Modi will 'ignore' RSS chief's statement on Manipur, says Congress MP-elect Gaurav Gogoi
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi will 'ignore' RSS chief's statement on Manipur, says Congress MP-elect Gaurav Gogoi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not pay heed to Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat's statement on the Manipur issue. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoii “I do not expect Prime Minister Modi to pay any attention to the words of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Prime Minister Modi will avoid Manipur, misuse law …

’We don’t think about how to draw sword’: After Owaisi brothers, BJP’s Navneet Rana comes after Rahul Gandhi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

’We don’t think about how to draw sword’: After Owaisi brothers, BJP’s Navneet Rana comes after Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

After attacking AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Lok Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana on Thursday came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claiming that the grand old party works on “directions of Pakistan”. Talking to news agency ANI, BJP candidate from Amravati in Maharashtra's Jalgaon said, “Everyone knows that Rahul Gandhi is receiving messages of love from Pakistan. …

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that Rahul Gandhi insulted Indian kings but remained silent on atrocities committed by sultans, nawabs and nizams, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP stalwart "maliciously twists" every statement made by the Wayanad MP. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh In a strongly worded remark, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed Prime Minister Narendra …

Narendra Modi's warning to Rahul Gandhi: 'Jaise Amethi se bhagna pada...'
8 months ago

Narendra Modi's warning to Rahul Gandhi: 'Jaise Amethi se bhagna pada...'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday predicted that Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi will be driven away from his parliamentary constituency Wayanad, and the party will have to find another safe seat for him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha Polls, in Wardha on Friday. Launching a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi, …

‘Won’t allow Manipur to break apart', declares Amit Shah in Imphal
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Won’t allow Manipur to break apart', declares Amit Shah in Imphal

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that “attempts were made to alter Manipur's demography through infiltration”, adding that the Lok Sabha election is between the forces “trying to break Manipur and those keeping it united”. Union home minister Amit Shah “The most important thing is that no matter how much one tries- ‘hum Manipur ko tutne nahi denge’,” …

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 …

Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of neglecting development of Amethi for 15 years
8 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of neglecting development of Amethi for 15 years

The Hindu  

Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani, on April 12 accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of neglecting the development of Amethi. But Rahul Gandhi never thought about the development of Amethi," said Ms. Irani, while speaking with the people from the Yadav community at her residence in Amethi. Ms. Irani said if we look at …

PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi over fire remark, calls for 'Wipe out Congress'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi over fire remark, calls for 'Wipe out Congress'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Rahul Gandhi for his remark suggesting that there will be a 'conflagration' in the country if he gets a third term and asked the people to wipe out the Congress from everywhere. In the 2024 general election, there are two distinct camps "of those in favour of honesty and transparency on the one side and …

PM Modi continues to maintain ‘total silence’ on Manipur, ‘horrific injustice’, says Congress
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi continues to maintain ‘total silence’ on Manipur, ‘horrific injustice’, says Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on February 4 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to maintain a "total silence" on the situation in Manipur, and alleged that he had committed a "horrific injustice" on the people there. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tagged a media report on the CM’s meeting with Mr. Shah and said, “9 months to …

Has not found time to visit Manipur: Cong slams PM after his statehood day wishes
11 months ago

Has not found time to visit Manipur: Cong slams PM after his statehood day wishes

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also said violence persists and social harmony has been destroyed in the state, and alleged that the PM maintains his silence and refuses to meet political leaders and parties from the state. HT Image In a post on X, Ramesh said, "The Prime Minister tweets on Manipur Statehood Day but has not found time nor …

PM Modi extends Statehood Day greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, prays for ‘continued development'
11 months ago

PM Modi extends Statehood Day greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, prays for ‘continued development'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the Statehood Day of Manipur and Meghalaya and prayed for the “continued development” and progress of both northeastern states. PM's greetings “On Manipur’s Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of the state. Four people were shot dead in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Thursday evening as ethnic violence continued in …

Civil society groups asked us to raise demand in Parliament, that PM Modi visit Manipur before Lok Sabha polls, says Congress
11 months, 1 week ago

Civil society groups asked us to raise demand in Parliament, that PM Modi visit Manipur before Lok Sabha polls, says Congress

The Hindu  

Civil society organisations in Manipur who met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 15, during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, have urged the party to put forth their demand in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit violence-hit Manipur before the Lok Sabha polls. Addressing a press conference at Senapati along with party spokesperson Kanhaiyya …

PM Modi cannot escape accountability by completely ignoring Manipur crisis: Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi cannot escape accountability by completely ignoring Manipur crisis: Congress

The Hindu  

Questioning why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not travelled to Manipur until now, the Congress on October 24 alleged that Mr. Modi “abandoned” the State at a time when his intervention and outreach were needed the most. The Congress leader asked why the Prime Minister has not met the Chief Minister of Manipur and elected MLAs of the State, most …

In Mizoram, Rahul Gandhi rakes up Manipur violence: 'Women molested, babies killed, but...'
1 year, 2 months ago

In Mizoram, Rahul Gandhi rakes up Manipur violence: 'Women molested, babies killed, but...'

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raked up the issue of Manipur violence during a poll rally in Mizoram. Clashes in Manipur first broke out on May 3 in Churachandpur town after tribal groups called for protests against a proposed tweak to the state’s reservation matrix, granting scheduled tribe status to the Meitei community. “This stance is entirely contrary to …

Manipur crisis: Fresh violence in Imphal, two houses set on fire
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur crisis: Fresh violence in Imphal, two houses set on fire

Live Mint  

A fresh incident of violence was report in Imphal West of crisis-hit Manipur, with arsonists setting at least two houses on fire, news agency PTI reported, citing the inputs received from police personnel. A day earlier, a Manipur BJP MLA RK Imo Singh blamed foreign terror groups for prolonging the conflict in the state and "showing Manipur and the rest …

Congress accuses PM Modi of abandoning people of Manipur
1 year, 2 months ago

Congress accuses PM Modi of abandoning people of Manipur

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday claimed that there had been no “marked improvement” in Manipur and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “silent on the situation and abandoning the people of the State”. In a statement, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Manipur coming to such a situation just after 15 months since the BJP was elected to power was …

DC Edit | Manipur burning, fix the mess
1 year, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Manipur burning, fix the mess

Deccan Chronicle  

The peace in Manipur was as short-lived as the news cycles that may have swung the attention away from a problem that has been festering since the major outbreak of violence there in the first week of May. The repeal of the Internet ban, at 143 days the second longest in India after the one in Jammu & Kashmir, lasted …

Four months after ethnic violence, Manipur lies 'forgotten' by Centre, alleges Congress
1 year, 3 months ago

Four months after ethnic violence, Manipur lies 'forgotten' by Centre, alleges Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on September 4 attacked the Centre over its handling of the situation in Manipur, alleging that four months after ethnic violence broke out, the State lies "forgotten" by the Modi government. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that in the last four months, the world has witnessed "how the prime minister has failed Manipur during its worst crisis". …

PARLIAMENT WATCH | Decoding the BJP blame game over mishandling of Manipur crisis
1 year, 3 months ago

PARLIAMENT WATCH | Decoding the BJP blame game over mishandling of Manipur crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 5 MINS READ The opposition has rapped the BJP government at the Centre over its handling of the Manipur crisis and repeatedly attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the issue. “Racial violence” In their statements, both Modi and Shah talked about violence in Manipur in the past during Congress …

Maharashtra: On PM Modi's 'come back again' vow, Sharad Pawar takes 'lower post' jibe, cites Fadnavis' rank
1 year, 4 months ago

Maharashtra: On PM Modi's 'come back again' vow, Sharad Pawar takes 'lower post' jibe, cites Fadnavis' rank

India TV News  

Pawar's jibe at PM: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “come back again” remark in the Independence Day speech and said that Devendra Fadnavis had made the same statement once and had to settle for a “lower post”. Referring to PM Modi’s remark, Sharad Pawar, while addressing a public meeting …

Independence Day 2023: India Stands With Manipur, Peace Returning To State, Says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Independence Day 2023: India Stands With Manipur, Peace Returning To State, Says PM Modi

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 10th consecutive Independence Day address, said India was with the people of Manipur, which has been hit by ethnic violence since May, and appealed for peace in the northeastern state. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said the Centre and the Manipur government was making all efforts to …

‘Been little disturbed…’: Rahul Gandhi speaks about ‘particular politics’ over Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Been little disturbed…’: Rahul Gandhi speaks about ‘particular politics’ over Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said he has been a little disturbed over the last few months because of what he saw in strife-torn Manipur. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi “For me, it was a lesson about what happens when you use the politics of division, hatred and anger in a state…It is a direct result of a particular type of …

Rahul Gandhi steps up attack against BJP over Manipur row: ‘Never in 19 years…’
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi steps up attack against BJP over Manipur row: ‘Never in 19 years…’

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack against the Narendra Modi-led government on Saturday, accusing it of ‘murdering the idea of India’ in Manipur. Addressing an event in his home constituency, the newly reinstated Lok Sabha MP said the PM and his Cabinet had a 'lot of fun' during discussion on Manipur issue in Parliament. Gandhi also reiterated earlier …

Is Rahul Gandhi suggesting Army firing on civilians in Manipur: Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Rahul Gandhi suggesting Army firing on civilians in Manipur: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said Rahul Gandhi's prescription for Manipur peace is wrong as Gandhi is suggesting Army intervention in the strife-torn northeastern state. Today Rahul Gandhi said Indian Army should stop the violence in Manipur. Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Indian Army can stop the 'nonsense' in Manipur in two days but they are not …

Rahul Gandhi's 'doesn't befit PM' jibe gets 'blows kisses like lukkha' reply
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's 'doesn't befit PM' jibe gets 'blows kisses like lukkha' reply

Hindustan Times  

After Rahul Gandhi on Friday said it does not fit a prime minister to laugh and crack jokes in Parliament when Manipur has been burning for the last four months, BJP's Amit Malviya tore into Rahul Gandhi and said India deserves a more responsible opposition -- not someone who blows flying kisses like a 'lukkha' in Parliament. Replying to Rahul …

Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi: Cracking jokes while Manipur burning doesn't suit PM
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi: Cracking jokes while Manipur burning doesn't suit PM

Hindustan Times  

PM Modi does not want the douse the fire in Maipur and this is the truth of Manipur, Rahul Gandhi said on Friday in a media interaction in New Delhi, a day after PM Modi's reply to the no-confidence motion in Parliament which the NDA won. PM Modi cracked jokes in Parliament, Manipur serious matter: Rahul Gandhi "I have been …

Should Army open fire?: Assam Chief Minister slams Rahul over Manipur remark
1 year, 4 months ago

Should Army open fire?: Assam Chief Minister slams Rahul over Manipur remark

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his suggestion that Army intervention could control the "nonsense" in Manipur. Sarma asked if Rahul wanted the Army to "open fire on civilians". Talking about an incident in Aizawl where the Indian Air Force used bombing to curb violence, which resulted in a …

Nation is with Manipur: Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Nation is with Manipur: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his much-anticipated response on the Manipur violence during the concluding day of the No-Confidence motion on Thursday. The Prime Minister's speech "The Opposition's ill will brings us good luck," the Prime Minister quipped in his over 130-minute reply in Lok Sabha. Launching his tirade against the Opposition, keeping Congress as his main focus, …

Will establish peace again in Manipur: Modi in Parliament
1 year, 4 months ago

Will establish peace again in Manipur: Modi in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The government recognises the suffering of the people of Manipur, sees the crimes against women in the state as unacceptable, is committed to bringing perpetrators to justice, and will ensure that a new dawn of peace will arise in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Parliament on Thursday. I assure the people of Manipur that we …

Why Opposition walked out amid PM’s speech? Answers Gaurav Gogoi
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Opposition walked out amid PM’s speech? Answers Gaurav Gogoi

Live Mint  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi Thursday said that the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc walked out of the Lok Sabha during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech since he “did not take any responsibility for the failure of the double-engine government in Manipur”. The Congress tweeted,”Prime Minister Modi and his central state government has not taken any responsibility for the violence, death and rapes …

Why hasn’t PM Modi made any concrete statement on Manipur, asks Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Why hasn’t PM Modi made any concrete statement on Manipur, asks Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday said that the Opposition managed to get Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the floor of the Lok Sabha but questions regarding justice for the people of Manipur remained unanswered as Mr. Modi is gripped by “Congress-phobia”. Addressing reporters after walking out of the Lok Sabha after about 90 minutes into the Prime Minister’s speech, Deputy Leader …

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