Outside Parliament, PM breaks silence on Manipur sexual assault, promises stringent punishment for guilty
1 year, 5 months ago

Outside Parliament, PM breaks silence on Manipur sexual assault, promises stringent punishment for guilty

The Hindu  

Expressing “anguish and anger” at the sexual assault of two women in Manipur documented in a viral video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday vowed that the guilty would not be spared and that the law would act with its “full might”. He was responding to the stark footage of two women being stripped and paraded naked in Manipur’s Thoubal district; however, he did not respond to the new INDIA coalition‘s demand that he give a comprehensive statement on the situation in the State, which has seen violent ethnic clashes since early May. Those who have committed this crime will be punished, but this incident has made 140 crore Indians hang their heads in shame,” he said, standing before the portico of Parliament House, flanked by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, his junior Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and the Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh. Manipur violence LIVE updates Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh also mentioned “I appeal to all Chief Ministers, whether Rajasthan or Chhattisgarh or Manipur, that they strengthen all law enforcement for the protection of women.

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​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government
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1 week, 3 days ago

​Welcome spotlight: On the Supreme Court directive to Manipur government

The Hindu  

Hearing a case by petitioners aggrieved with the unremitting hostilities in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Manipur government to disclose details of destroyed and encroached properties following the ethnic violence a year and a half ago. The Court had also, a few months ago, extended the working tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal-led Committee supervising the …

Killers of 6 people to be brought to justice soon: Manipur CM
1 month ago

Killers of 6 people to be brought to justice soon: Manipur CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed grief over the killing of six people by suspected Kuki militants last week and asserted that his government would not rest until the culprits are brought to justice. Singh, in a video message shared on X on Wednesday night, said, "Today, I stand here with profound sadness and anger to condemn the …

‘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 …

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 …

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News
1 month ago

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News

ABP News  

The National Investigation Agency has taken over three cases related to the recent violence in Manipur. In the Jiribam district, militants killed three women and three children, which led to an angry mob attacking the residences of three state ministers and six legislators. Meanwhile, the National People’s Party withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday, claiming …

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state
1 month, 1 week ago

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state

Live Mint  

Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed PM Narendra Modi for Manipur ‘mob’ violence noting that the state is “undergoing unimaginable pain, division and simmering violence.” Posting on X, he said, “We are saying it with utmost responsibility that it looks that the BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn, for it serves its hateful divisive politics. New districts are being added to …

'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 …

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 …

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Mallikarjun Kharge On Manipur Violence PM Narendra Modi Abject Failure In Manipur Is Unforgivable Congress Chief Slams Modi Govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge On Manipur Violence PM Narendra Modi Abject Failure In Manipur Is Unforgivable Congress Chief Slams Modi Govt

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 9 Amid escalation in violence in Manipur, the Congress on Monday demanded that Chief Minister N Biren Singh be immediately dismissed and the Union government take full responsibility of the sensitive security situation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "abject failure" in Manipur is "unforgivable". In a post on X, Kharge said, "PM …

PM Modi’s ‘abject failure’ in Manipur is unforgivable: Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi’s ‘abject failure’ in Manipur is unforgivable: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the renewed violence in Manipur, the Congress on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, and asked the Centre to take charge of the State’s security situation. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s abject failure in Manipur is unforgivable,” Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post on X. Violence unabated In a post on …

PM Modi failed to protect people of Manipur: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi failed to protect people of Manipur: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “miserably failed” to protect the people of Manipur and his government has “nothing” to mitigate the cycyle of violence that the State has been caught up in for the past 16 months, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday. In a post on social media platform X, Mr. Kharge said the turmoil in the State …

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 …

DC Edit | Time running out: Let PM act to end Manipur strife
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Time running out: Let PM act to end Manipur strife

Deccan Chronicle  

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur and listen to the victims of the year-old ethnic strife comes as a reminder to the country and its leadership that the sufferings of the people of the border state are a reality and that they need a closure. The violence …

PM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately 'turning back' on State: Congress
5 months, 3 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 …

Kharge hits out at PM Modi in Rajya Sabha after opposition walkout
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kharge hits out at PM Modi in Rajya Sabha after opposition walkout

The Hindu  

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on July 3 as it alleged that the Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, was not allowed to intervene during the Prime Minister’s reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. It is his habit to tell lies, mislead people …

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 …

Manipur CM denies report on resignation, asks media not to spread rumours
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM denies report on resignation, asks media not to spread rumours

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on July 1 described a report on his resignation as unfounded and asked the media not to spread rumours. Mr. Singh also claimed that it is an attempt by political rivals who want to take advantage of the prevailing situation in the State which has been in the grip of violence since May last …

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 …

‘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 …

The Prime Minister Has a Habit of Making Tall Claims. Manipur Has Not Been Saved
8 months, 1 week ago

The Prime Minister Has a Habit of Making Tall Claims. Manipur Has Not Been Saved

The Quint  

Regarding Manipur, the prime minister has remained a silent spectator. He refused to utter the ‘M’ word for months after the violence occurred and had to be literally dragged to parliament by an uncompromising Opposition, where in a speech lasting over an hour, he only uttered the word "Manipur" only once. In normal circumstances, no matter how callous a central …

Didi Slams Modi over Violence on Women
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Didi Slams Modi over Violence on Women

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wondered if Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asleep during the violence against women to counter his attack on her government a day before over the same issue at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas. The Trinamul Congress supremo said at a party rally in Alipurduar, “Can Mr Modi answer how many times …

Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

The Hindu  

In its first official confirmation of the criminal havoc being caused by a popular and radical Meitei group, the Manipur Police on Thursday said that Arambai Tenggol is engaged in many “anti-social activities”, such as assaulting civilians, snatching vehicles from the public and government officials, and extortion from businessmen. Two days after Arambai Tenggol members attacked a senior police officer, …

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 …

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 …

PM Modi cannot escape accountability by completely ignoring Manipur crisis: Congress
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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 …

No action on BJP MP for crimes on wrestlers, Ujjain ignored: Congress attacks PM
1 year, 2 months ago

No action on BJP MP for crimes on wrestlers, Ujjain ignored: Congress attacks PM

India Today  

The Congress on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he criticised the Congress government in Rajasthan over women's safety. Responding to this, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "The Prime Minister will not say a single word about Manipur. The Congress leader's remark was a reference to the ongoing violence in Manipur, the incident in Madhya Pradesh's …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 4 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 …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says mobs use sexual violence to send message of subordination, state bound to stop this
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says mobs use sexual violence to send message of subordination, state bound to stop this

Hindustan Times  

Expressing anguish over the manner in which women were subjected to grave atrocities in Manipur, the Supreme Court has said that mobs use sexual violence to send a message of subordination to the other community and the state is bound to stop this. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said subjecting women to sexual crimes and violence …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Peace will be restored in Manipur, PM Modi assures Lok Sabha
1 year, 4 months ago

Peace will be restored in Manipur, PM Modi assures Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the people of Manipur that India and Parliament were with them and the State and Central governments were putting all efforts to bring peace and development back to the State, as his government won the motion of no-confidence amid a walkout by the Opposition. He spoke of the record of previous Congress governments …

India’s Modi appeals for peace in Manipur, months after ethnic clashes erupted in the state
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s Modi appeals for peace in Manipur, months after ethnic clashes erupted in the state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Narendra Modi appealed for peace during a Parliament debate Thursday, after opposition lawmakers had called for a no-confidence vote, accusing the prime minister of staying silent as a northeastern state governed by his party convulsed in months of ethnic violence. Modi raised the conflict in Manipur state some 90 minutes into his speech in response to …

Why Not Removing Biren Singh as Chief Minister is a Prudent Step in Violence-Hit Manipur - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Not Removing Biren Singh as Chief Minister is a Prudent Step in Violence-Hit Manipur - News18

News 18  

In strife-torn Manipur, where two communities have been on a warpath with each other, the most vociferous demand from the Opposition has been to remove chief minister Biren Singh for failing to control the violence. The Centre’s step to stick with Singh has helped in not causing a ‘reaction’ from the Meitei side, especially at a time when the chief …

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Government wins no-trust vote, Opposition walks out
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Government wins no-trust vote, Opposition walks out

India Today  

Parliament Highlights No-Confidence Motion News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the no-confidence motion moved against his government by Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over the Manipur violence. For the last two days, Parliament witnessed fiery discussions by leaders from the government and Opposition over the ethnic clashes in Manipur. On Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in his first speech …

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 …

India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemns the Modi government over violence in Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemns the Modi government over violence in Manipur

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s top opposition leader unleashed a strong condemnation Wednesday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its failure to control bloodshed in a remote northeastern state that he said has been divided. Gandhi, who was reinstated as a lawmaker three days after the country’s top court halted his criminal defamation conviction for mocking the prime minister’s surname, …

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