Trinamool Congress delegation's Manipur visit postponed to July 19 amid violence
1 year, 5 months ago

Trinamool Congress delegation's Manipur visit postponed to July 19 amid violence

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday said it has decided to postpone a scheduled visit of a party delegation to ethnic strife-torn Manipur to July 19 following a request from the government of the northeastern state. Senior TMC leader and West Bengal minister Shashi Panja said the party has decided to postpone the visit by a few days following a request by the Manipur government. "Our five-member delegation, which was scheduled to visit Manipur from July 14 to 15, will now visit the state from July 19 to 20, as there was a request by the Manipur government to postpone it by two-three days. The TMC delegation will comprise Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, Rajya Sabha MPs Dola Sen and Sushmita Dev and Lok Sabha MPs Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Kalyan Banerjee.

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‘Frequent flyer’ PM Modi is off to Kuwait while people of Manipur wait: Congress
4 days, 3 hours ago

‘Frequent flyer’ PM Modi is off to Kuwait while people of Manipur wait: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the "frequent flyer PM" is off to Kuwait while the people of Manipur continue to wait for him to visit the violence-hit State. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, said, "Such is their fate, As Mr. Modi refuses to find a …

INDIA bloc parties write to PM Modi, urge him to visit Manipur
2 weeks, 5 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. …

TMC To Raise Manipur Issue, Economic Concerns In Parliament’s Winter Session; Demands Govt Intervention
4 weeks, 1 day ago

TMC To Raise Manipur Issue, Economic Concerns In Parliament’s Winter Session; Demands Govt Intervention

ABP News  

Kolkata, Nov 25 : The Trinamool Congress will raise the issue of the ongoing unrest in Manipur during the winter session of Parliament, demanding a detailed debate and urgent intervention of the central government while focusing on seeking answers through discussions rather than disruptions. The party, however, refused to divulge whether it would participate in the INDIA bloc MPs' protests …

'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 …

Congress demands home minister Amit Shah’s resignation over Manipur violence
1 month, 1 week 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 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 …

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: In a rapidly escalating crisis, civil society groups in Manipur have given the state government a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding immediate and decisive action against armed militant groups, reports NDTV. Country can't afford the crisis to continue.” Manipur Violence News: Violence Escalates with Attacks on Government Properties The situation in Manipur turned even more volatile as protesters attacked …

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 …

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 …

TMC and Congress set to join hands to take on BJP in Parliament
6 months ago

TMC and Congress set to join hands to take on BJP in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi After a heated general elections season that saw the Congress and the Trinamool Congress at loggerheads in West Bengal and sharp comments from either side, the two key INDIA bloc allies have reached out to each other to jointly formulate strategies on issues and bolster the Opposition’s united offensive against the government in the upcoming session of Parliament, …

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 …

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 Governor summons Assembly session on August 29
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Governor summons Assembly session on August 29

The Hindu  

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Tuesday summoned the monsoon session of the 60-member Assembly on August 29 following a recommendation of the State Cabinet, officials said. Quoting the Governor’s order, Assembly Secretary K. Meghajit Singh said in a notification that the fourth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly would meet on August 29. Earlier in the day, the Chief …

Without Governor’s assent, Manipur Assembly session not held
1 year, 4 months ago

Without Governor’s assent, Manipur Assembly session not held

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The 60-member Manipur Assembly failed to hold a Special Session on Monday to discuss the ongoing ethnic violence as the Raj Bhavan did not issue any notification to convene it despite a recommendation from the State Cabinet. An official statement on August 4 said the State Cabinet had recommended to Governor Anusuiya Uikey the summoning of the fourth session …

Over 200 Indians, who fled to Myanmar after May 3 violence, return to Manipur; CM thanks Army
1 year, 4 months ago

Over 200 Indians, who fled to Myanmar after May 3 violence, return to Manipur; CM thanks Army

India TV News  

Manipur violence: At least 212 Indians, who left Manipur from the border town of Moreh and fled to neighbouring Myanmar have returned back, Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed on Friday. Taking to X, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, "Relief and gratitude as 212 fellow Indian citizens who sought safety across the Myanmar border post the May 3rd unrest …

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 …

Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules

The Hindu  

With just two sittings remaining in the monsoon session of Parliament, the debate on Manipur is unlikely to be held in the Rajya Sabha, with the two sides sticking to their respective positions. The Opposition’s original demand was to hold the debate under Rule 267, which requires suspending the day’s business and stipulates the Prime Minister’s presence in the House …

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. …

Kharge s remarks upsets Vice-President, says PM has global recognition
1 year, 4 months ago

Kharge s remarks upsets Vice-President, says PM has global recognition

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday came down heavily on the Congress for accusing him of defending the prime minister, saying he does not need to defend someone who has got global recognition and electoral mandates in 2014 and 2019. The opposition parties had staged a walkout as the House went ahead with the scheduled business despite …

Parliament Monsoon Session: INDIA bloc MPs meet to discuss strategy
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: INDIA bloc MPs meet to discuss strategy

Live Mint  

Leaders of the INDIA alliance including the MPS who visited Manipur recently met at the Congress Parliamentary Party office at the Parliament House building to discuss the strategy ahead of the parliament session today. Aam Admi Party leader Raghav Chadha while speaking to ANI said that the INDIA bloc has come after wiping off the tears of people of Manipur …

Parliament Monsoon Session: I.N.D.I.A. alliance MPs, who visited Manipur, briefs floor leaders
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: I.N.D.I.A. alliance MPs, who visited Manipur, briefs floor leaders

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session: The 21-member multi-party delegation of I.N.D.I.A. alliance MPs, who returned from violence-hit Manipur after assessing the situation, briefed the party leaders about the current condition of the northeastern state at the Congress Parliamentary Party CPP office in Room no 53 at the Parliament House building on Monday. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was part of the …

Opposition Manipur Visit PM Has Brazen Indifference INDIA Bloc MPs Visit Relief Camps Meet Governor Top Points
1 year, 4 months ago

Opposition Manipur Visit PM Has Brazen Indifference INDIA Bloc MPs Visit Relief Camps Meet Governor Top Points

ABP News  

A delegation of 20 MPs from the Opposition bloc went on a two-day visit to violence-hit Manipur on Saturday. "We have got permission from the state government to visit the affected areas as also the relief camps. We have also got permission to meet the governor, who has allowed time to the delegation on Sunday," Congress MP Naseer Hussian said …

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 …

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 …

‘If Manipur issue is not resolved soon..,’ I.N.D.I.A MPs meet governor
1 year, 4 months ago

‘If Manipur issue is not resolved soon..,’ I.N.D.I.A MPs meet governor

Live Mint  

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday emphasized that the unresolved Manipur ethnic conflict could potentially lead to security challenges for the nation. As reported by PTI, a group of opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc alliance met with Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan, where they presented a memorandum outlining their findings and observations after their visit to …

Manipur camps: ‘500 people in hall, no bathroom,’ INDIA MPs target CM Biren govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur camps: ‘500 people in hall, no bathroom,’ INDIA MPs target CM Biren govt

Live Mint  

INDIA bloc leaders who are currently in Manipur expressed grief after witnessing the conditions in which people are living in government allotted relief camps. The opposition delegation of 21 MPs arrived in Manipur on Saturday to assess the ground situation and meet victims of the three-month ethnic riots in the state. Manipur can be a security problems for the country …

INDIA Delegation In Manipur, Day 2: Opposition MPs To Meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey Today
1 year, 4 months ago

INDIA Delegation In Manipur, Day 2: Opposition MPs To Meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey Today

ABP News  

New Delhi: The delegation of 20 MPs of Opposition bloc INDIA will meet Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey today, the second day of their two-day visit to the violence-hit state. Gogoi said that the Opposition leaders have identified four relief camps, and after sharing the experience within the delegation, they will meet the Manipur Governor. Meanwhile, speaking about the shelter homes, …

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

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

ABP News  

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

Manipur Crisis: Congress MP Calls For Visit By All-Party Delegation Led By PM Narendra Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Crisis: Congress MP Calls For Visit By All-Party Delegation Led By PM Narendra Modi

ABP News  

New Delhi: Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said if peace has been restored in Manipur, as is being claimed by the Central government, then why are the people still put up in relief camps, news agency ANI reported. We would like to accompany PM Modi if he decides to …

‘Political tourism’: BJP MP's dig at Opposition bloc's ‘photo session’ in Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Political tourism’: BJP MP's dig at Opposition bloc's ‘photo session’ in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Saturday called the Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc’s visit to Manipur ‘political tourism’. A delegation of I.N.D.I.A parties MPs prior to leaving for violence-hit Manipur, at airport in Delhi and BJP's Manoj Tiwari Speaking to news agency ANI, the Northeast Delhi MP said, “Instead of analysing the situation there, they are posting pictures on their way to …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

DMK MP Kanimozhi To Visit Manipur Along With Oppn Delegation To Express Solidarity To Affected People
1 year, 4 months ago

DMK MP Kanimozhi To Visit Manipur Along With Oppn Delegation To Express Solidarity To Affected People

ABP News  

DMK MP Kanimozhi, who is set to visit Manipur along with the Opposition delegation, said that they have received permission to meet the people who have been forced to flee their homes to save their lives when the clash broke out in the Northeastern state. Around 20 MPs from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of the opposition Indian National …

'Manipur Clashes Have Damaged India's Image': Oppn MPs Reach Imphal, BJP Calls It 'Show Off'
1 year, 4 months ago

'Manipur Clashes Have Damaged India's Image': Oppn MPs Reach Imphal, BJP Calls It 'Show Off'

ABP News  

A delegation of MPs from opposition parties of the INDIA bloc reached Imphal on Saturday to assess the ground situation in the violence-torn Manipur, days after a viral video intensified the ongoing debate over the law and order in the northeastern state. After reaching the state capital, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the team is not there for …

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 …

Opposition team to visit Manipur today to assess ground situation
1 year, 4 months ago

Opposition team to visit Manipur today to assess ground situation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A delegation of 21 INDIA bloc MPs will pay a two-day visit to Manipur beginning Saturday to assess the ground situation first-hand and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution to the problems in the violence-hit state. Ahead of the visit, Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi called for an inquiry under …

Opposition bloc INDIA MPs reach violence-hit Manipur, likely to meet governor
1 year, 4 months ago

Opposition bloc INDIA MPs reach violence-hit Manipur, likely to meet governor

India TV News  

Manipur violence: A delegation of Opposition bloc INDIA MPs from 16 parties reached Imphal today to assess the situation to assess the ground situation where ethnic violence has been raging for nearly three months. Another team, comprising Congress' deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi and others, would visit the relief camp at Don Bosco School in Churachandpur, a …

Leaders of 16 Opposition parties to visit violence-hit Manipur tomorrow
1 year, 4 months ago

Leaders of 16 Opposition parties to visit violence-hit Manipur tomorrow

Live Mint  

The Opposition will send twenty leaders to violence-hit Manipur on Saturday to assess the ground situation first-hand and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution to the problems in the state. Ahead of the visit, Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi called for an inquiry under a retired Supreme Court judge into the violence …

Mamata says visit of INDIA coalition MPs to Manipur will do good
1 year, 4 months ago

Mamata says visit of INDIA coalition MPs to Manipur will do good

Deccan Chronicle  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the proposed visit of MPs of opposition coalition INDIA to ethnic strife-hit Manipur “will do good”. A team of INDIA alliance MPs will be visiting Manipur on July 29-30 to understand the current situation there. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur nearly three months ago, killing over 160 people since …

INDIA alliance to visit violence-hit Manipur on July 29-30
1 year, 4 months ago

INDIA alliance to visit violence-hit Manipur on July 29-30

Live Mint  

A delegation of 20 opposition MPs from I.N.D.I.A alliance will visit Manipur on July 29 and 30 to assess the situation in the northeastern state which is riven with ethnic violence since May 3. Meanwhile, the central government is desperately trying to find ways to pacify the state violence by communicating with Kuki and Meiti community leaders. On Wednesday, the …

INDIA Alliance Delegation To Visit Manipur On July 29, 30
1 year, 4 months ago

INDIA Alliance Delegation To Visit Manipur On July 29, 30

ABP News  

A delegation of MPs of the INDIA alliance will be visiting the strife-torn state of Manipur on July 29, 30. A team of over 20 opposition members of parliament will visit Manipur this weekend and will take a first-hand account of the situation in the state, Congress whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore told PTI. Row Over Manipur In Parliament …

Visit of INDIA coalition MPs to Manipur will do good, says Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 4 months ago

Visit of INDIA coalition MPs to Manipur will do good, says Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the proposed visit of MPs of opposition coalition INDIA to ethnic strife-hit Manipur "will do good". A team of INDIA alliance MPs will be visiting Manipur on July 29-30 to understand the current situation there. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur nearly three months ago, killing over 160 people since then, …

Oppn Leaders Likely To Visit Manipur Next Week, Mamata Urges CMs From INDIA To Visit Northeastern State
1 year, 5 months ago

Oppn Leaders Likely To Visit Manipur Next Week, Mamata Urges CMs From INDIA To Visit Northeastern State

ABP News  

Sources on Friday revealed that leaders of various opposition parties are contemplating a visit to Manipur towards the end of next week. "Leaders of opposition parties may visit Manipur by the end of next week. Notably, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already contacted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging all I.N.D.I.A. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee earlier …

Day 2, Monsoon Session: Centre braces for another Opposition storm over Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

Day 2, Monsoon Session: Centre braces for another Opposition storm over Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were cut short amid a ruckus over a viral video from Manipur, purportedly showing two women being paraded in the nude, Day 2 of the 23-day Monsoon Session, on Friday, could likely witness similar scenes over the prevailing state of affairs in the Northeast state. With the Opposition members in both …

Centre Vows to Take Up All Issues in Parliament
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre Vows to Take Up All Issues in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After the near washout of the Budget Session, the government made efforts to assure the Opposition that it was willing to discuss contentious issues, including the violence in Manipur, during the upcoming Monsoon Session. Apart from the Manipur violence, the Opposition is eager to discuss issues such as floods in north India, the railway tragedy in Odisha's Balasore, …

BJP’s WB Committee vs TMC’s Manipur Committee: Parties Rush to ‘Find Facts’ in Each Other's State
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP’s WB Committee vs TMC’s Manipur Committee: Parties Rush to ‘Find Facts’ in Each Other's State

News 18  

Around 5.15 pm on Monday, the Bharatiya Janata Party announced the formation of a fact-finding team to investigate the large-scale violence in West Bengal during the three-tier Panchayat polls in the state ruled by the Trinamool Congress. It says that party president JP Nadda has constituted a four-member committee “to visit violence-affected areas in West Bengal, where many people were …

Tit-for-tat: BJP's fact-finding team in Bengal vs TMC's fact-finding team in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

Tit-for-tat: BJP's fact-finding team in Bengal vs TMC's fact-finding team in Manipur

India TV News  

West Bengal ruling Trinamool Congress on Monday said it will send a four-member fact-finding delegation to violence-hit Manipur on July 14. "A four-member fact-finding delegation of Trinamool Congress MPs -Derek O'Brien, Kalyan Banerjee, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Dola Sen will visit Manipur on 14th July," TMC said in a statement. BJP's four-member fact-finding committee includes party MPs Ravishankar Prasad, Dr …

Reopening Schools Not Alone Can Restore Normalcy, Manipur Needs Strong Political Solutions
1 year, 5 months ago

Reopening Schools Not Alone Can Restore Normalcy, Manipur Needs Strong Political Solutions

ABP News  

Two months on, violence continues in the northeastern state of Manipur. Another Setback To Already-Weakened TMC In Tripura This week Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress received another setback in the northeastern state of Tripura after former state party president Ashish Lal Singh joined the BJP. The current party president Pijush Kanti Bishwas, a former state Congress president, and his son Pujan …

How political leaders reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur visit. Read here
1 year, 5 months ago

How political leaders reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur visit. Read here

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited Manipur which is raging under violence for almost two months now. With Rahul Gandhi's visit the political heat also rose especially as the Congress leader was stopped by Manipur police while he was en route to violence hit Churachandpur and planned to meet people in relief camps, displaced by the violence. Congress …

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