Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to the people of Manipur, hopes normalcy will be restored in 2025
1 week ago

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to the people of Manipur, hopes normalcy will be restored in 2025

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has apologised to the people of the State for the loss of hundreds of lives during the last 20 months of ethnic violence. Reacting to the CM’s apology, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not made any similar statement, or even found time to visit the conflict-ridden State. ‘PM has neglected Manipur’ In a social media post, Congress communications chief Mr. Ramesh stressed that the Prime Minister and Home Minister Amit Shah also had to “bear responsibility” for the situation in Manipur. “The people of Manipur simply cannot understand this neglect.” The Congress leader also spoke to reporters about the CM’s apology, saying, “It has taken 19 months for the Chief Minister to say what he has said today.

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BJP Keeps Manipur on Boil, Modi Culpable: Kharge
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3 days, 8 hours ago

BJP Keeps Manipur on Boil, Modi Culpable: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi; After fresh violence erupted in Manipur, the Congress on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he could not escape the constitutional culpability of not following "rajdharma".In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP had some vested interest in keeping the border state on the boil. he said in his …

Apology was to victims, not terrorists: Biren Singh amid opposition criticism
4 days, 17 hours ago

Apology was to victims, not terrorists: Biren Singh amid opposition criticism

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology was not directed at "terrorists" but at the people who have been suffering and displaced due to the ongoing ethnic violence. On December 31, Chief Minister Biren Singh apologised for the 20-month-long ethnic violence that claimed over 250 lives, urging all communities to "forgive and forget" the …

DC Edit | Manipur CM Apologises for Violence, Calls for Reconciliation
5 days, 23 hours ago

DC Edit | Manipur CM Apologises for Violence, Calls for Reconciliation

Deccan Chronicle  

The open apology Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh has tendered over the violence in the state that has claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless in the last one-and-a-half years is a welcome gesture, though it took a long time coming. “I really feel regret and would like to apologise to all natives,” Mr Singh said about the …

Manipur CM Biren Singh fires back at Jairam Ramesh – ‘because of the past sins of Congress’
6 days, 14 hours ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh fires back at Jairam Ramesh – ‘because of the past sins of Congress’

Live Mint  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh hit back at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur. "Everyone, including yourself, is aware that Manipur is in turmoil today because of the past sins committed by the Congress, such as the repeated settlement of Burmese refugees in Manipur and the signing of the SoO Agreement …

Biren Singh's 'past sins' barb after Congress asks 'why PM can't visit Manipur'
6 days, 17 hours ago

Biren Singh's 'past sins' barb after Congress asks 'why PM can't visit Manipur'

India Today  

A war of words erupted between the Congress and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh over his apology to the people of the northeastern state for the ongoing ethnic violence that has killed more than 200 people and left thousands homeless since it erupted in May 2023. In response to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "refusal" …

Manipur CM apologises to public, regrets for ethnic violence
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6 days, 23 hours ago

Manipur CM apologises to public, regrets for ethnic violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised to the people of the state and expressed “regret” for the ethnic violence that has rocked the state ever since May 2023. I apologise.” In his New Year’s message, the chief minister, asking all 35 tribes in Manipur to live together in harmony, said: “I want to appeal to all …

Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, appeals for forgiveness
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1 week ago

Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, appeals for forgiveness

Deccan Chronicle  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless, and appealed to all communities to forget and forgive past mistakes and live together in a peaceful and prosperous state. Addressing reporters here, Singh said that there has been relative peace in the state in …

‘I am sorry, forget past mistakes and start a new life’: Manipur CM Biren Singh on ethnic clashes
1 week ago

‘I am sorry, forget past mistakes and start a new life’: Manipur CM Biren Singh on ethnic clashes

Live Mint  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday expressed regret and apologised for what has happened in the state of late, and called for calm and unity in the new year amid ongoing incidents of violence. Biren Singh urged the people of the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence, to forget past mistakes and start a …

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’
1 week ago

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh apologised to the people of the state and expressed “regret” for ethnic violence that has rocked the state since May 2023. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh pays tribute to the departed women freedom fighters at the Nupee Lal Memorial complex on Nupee Lal Numit 2024, in Imphal West. Manipur conflict Ethnic violence between …

CM Biren Singh Apologises For Manipur Violence: 'Sorry For What's Happening Since May 3'
1 week ago

CM Biren Singh Apologises For Manipur Violence: 'Sorry For What's Happening Since May 3'

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on December 31 issued an apology to the people of the state amid the ongoing violence, which continues to claim lives since it began last year in May. I want to say sorry to the people of the state for what's happening till today since last May 3. Many people lost their loved ones.… …

Chief Minister Biren Singh apologises for Manipur violence: Forgive and forget
1 week ago

Chief Minister Biren Singh apologises for Manipur violence: Forgive and forget

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised to the people of the state for the ethnic violence that has been occurring since May 2023, and appealed to all sections to "forgive and forget" the past. "Peace is being restored in Manipur, and the only solution lies in discussion and dialogue, which the Central government has already initiated," Biren …

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to people, promises normalcy on New Year's Eve
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1 week ago

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to people, promises normalcy on New Year's Eve

India TV News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said sorry for the development in the state last year. I would like to apologise.Now, I hope after seeing the last 3-4 months' progress towards peace, I hope that with the New Year 2025, normalcy and peace will be restored in the state. 200 died, 12,247 FIRs registered: CM Singh Furthermore, he …

Manipur CM urges people to support peace efforts
2 weeks, 6 days 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. …

When will Manipur violence end? What Amit Shah said
3 weeks, 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 violence: Autopsy reports reveal disturbing details of family kidnapped and killed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Autopsy reports reveal disturbing details of family kidnapped and killed

New Indian Express  

The killings of the six, all from the Meitei community, triggered widespread protests across the Imphal Valley. In response, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh assured that those responsible for the killings would be brought to justice. At a recent meeting, NDA MLAs adopted a resolution urging the central government to declare the “Kuki militants” responsible for the killings as an …

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of “endorsing and encouraging a nexus of foreign forces looking to derail India’s progress”, stating that the fallout of Congress governments’ failure to address local critical issues in the early 1990s were being felt in Manipur even today. In a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, which was …

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution

The Hindu  

The adage “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” holds true for Manipur. The initial clashes resulted in scores of deaths, and, since then, parts of the State, many of which are under the effective control of security forces, have witnessed sporadic but intense incidents of violence. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh …

Killers of 6 people to be brought to justice soon: Manipur CM
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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". …

Biren Singh has failed people of Manipur, only direct intervention of PM Modi can resolve crisis: Irom Sharmila
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Protester shot dead in Manipur during clash with security forces, CM Biren convenes meet with MLAs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Protester shot dead in Manipur during clash with security forces, CM Biren convenes meet with MLAs

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI : One person was killed and another injured in alleged police firing during mob violence in Manipur’s Jiribam on Sunday night even as Chief Minister N Biren Singh has convened a meeting with all non-Congress MLAs at 6 pm on Monday. Given the prevailing volatile situation, the state government ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Monday and …

Manipur crisis: What does NPP's withdrawal of support mean for Biren Singh govt | Explained
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur crisis: What does NPP's withdrawal of support mean for Biren Singh govt | Explained

India TV News  

In a significant turn of events, the National People’s Party on Sunday announced that it has pulled its support backing to the ruling BJP government in Manipur due to the ongoing ethnic tensions within the state and ineffective handling of the issues by the government to restore peace. It may, however, be a blow to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh …

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state
1 month, 3 weeks 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: BJP deliberately wants State to burn, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP deliberately wants State to burn, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

With a spate of violence in Manipur, the Congress renewed its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of “deliberately” keeping Manipur burning. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a long post on X said, Manipur, since May 2023 has undergone “unimaginable pain”, “division and simmering violence” which has destroyed the future of its people. …

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit
1 month, 3 weeks 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 violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state

Deccan Chronicle  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur "deeply disturbing", as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. A day after the bodies of three out of six missing persons were fished out …

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace

The Hindu  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur “deeply disturbing”, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the recent string of violent clashes and …

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Manipur Congress Chief ‘Pleads’ PM Modi To Visit Violence-Torn State: ‘For The Sake Of Humanity…’
3 months, 3 weeks 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 CM Biren Singh promises full peace in 6 months, says no question of him resigning
4 months, 1 week ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh promises full peace in 6 months, says no question of him resigning

The Hindu  

With ethnic violence gradually subsiding, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has promised to fully restore peace in the state in six months with the Centre's help, and also ruled out stepping down, saying he has neither committed a crime nor spawned a scandal. It is our hope and I am also confident,” said Mr. Singh, who is a Meitei …

INTERVIEW | Why should I resign, whatever I did was to protect Manipur: CM Biren Singh on ethnic violence
4 months, 1 week ago

INTERVIEW | Why should I resign, whatever I did was to protect Manipur: CM Biren Singh on ethnic violence

New Indian Express  

Singh cited his government's drive against drugs and identifying illegal immigrants as the underlying reasons for the violence, which ranged Meiteis and Kukis against each other. According to Singh, the BJP's loss in both Lok Sabha seats from Manipur, including the Meitei-dominated Inner Manipur, was a reflection on his popularity and not because his party was any less popular. The …

Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi again to visit Manipur
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Did Biren Singh meet Modi separately to discuss Manipur, asks Congress
5 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Talks started between two communities to restore peace: Manipur CM Biren Singh
5 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

DC Edit | Time running out: Let PM act to end Manipur strife
5 months, 4 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
6 months 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
6 months 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
6 months 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
6 months 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 …

Manipur going via tough phase, will lay path for betterment of society: CM
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur going via tough phase, will lay path for betterment of society: CM

Business Standard  

Speaking at the state-level International Yoga Day function at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Singh said the current situation in Manipur is a turning point for indigenous people and their future. Noting that ethnic strife-torn Manipur was going through a difficult phase, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday asserted that his government will lay the path for betterment of the …

Manipur situation will be resolved within three months: CM Biren Singh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur situation will be resolved within three months: CM Biren Singh

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh said on June 21 that peace would return to his State in two or three months because of the priority given to resolving the 14-month-long violence by the new National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre. This indicates there were seven months of peace with schools and business establishments reopening,” Mr. Singh told …

‘Won’t allow Manipur to break apart', declares Amit Shah in Imphal
8 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

N Biren Singh says Manipur to ‘deport’ those who arrived after 1961
10 months, 3 weeks ago

N Biren Singh says Manipur to ‘deport’ those who arrived after 1961

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced on Monday that individuals who arrived and established residence in the state after 1961, irrespective of their caste or community, would be identified and deported. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Singh attributed the violence that gripped the state for months to the drug mafia and illegal migrants, particularly refugees from Myanmar, TOI …

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