PM Modi appeals to Indians to stay away from rumours over CAA
5 years ago

PM Modi appeals to Indians to stay away from rumours over CAA

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for peace and harmony in wake of the violence perpetrated by Muslim mobs across the country after the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act. — Narendra Modi December 16, 2019 The Prime Minister assured the citizens of the country that no Indian citizen had anything to fear from the Citizenship Amendment Act. We cannot allow vested interest groups to divide us and create disturbance.” The Prime Minister also said that it was deeply distressing to see violent protests and that damaging public property and disturbance of normal life has never been a part of our ethos as a country. — Narendra Modi December 16, 2019 Violent protests were witnessed across the country following the passage of the law in the Upper House of the Parliament.

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‘Nehru amended Constitution, attacked Freedom of Expression’: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Top News
1 month ago

‘Nehru amended Constitution, attacked Freedom of Expression’: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at Pandit Jawaharalal Nehru, accusing India's first PM of "changing constitution' Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Lok Sabha on the Constitution debate during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Saturday. There were no elections in states as well,” the prime minister said in the Lok Sabha during …

PM Modi: Those rejected by people trying to control Parliament
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi: Those rejected by people trying to control Parliament

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday came down heavily on the opposition accusing “some individuals rejected by the people” of “continuously attempting to control Parliament through disruptive practices.” He was making his customary remarks before the start of the Winter Session of Parliament, beginning today. Parliament Winter Session Day 1 updates: November 25 Prime Minister Modi’s remarks came days after …

India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur

Al Jazeera  

Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community were recovered on Friday. Police in the northeast Indian state of Manipur have arrested 23 people for ransacking and setting fires to the homes of lawmakers and ministers in the capital Imphal as protests erupted on Saturday following the discovery of six bodies. ‘Deeply disturbing’ Indian …

PM Modi Condemns Attack on Hindu Temple in Canada, Expresses Resolve to Uphold Rule of Law
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Condemns Attack on Hindu Temple in Canada, Expresses Resolve to Uphold Rule of Law

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, expressing his deep concern and solidarity with the Indian community. He emphasizes India's unwavering resolve and commitment to upholding the rule of law. The Indian government demands justice and protection for all places of worship, including the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, where a …

PM Narendra Modi speaks on women safety amid outrage over Kolkata rape-murder case: ‘Serious concerns…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi speaks on women safety amid outrage over Kolkata rape-murder case: ‘Serious concerns…’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the inauguration of the National Conference of District Judiciary in New Delhi on Saturday. The faster justice is delivered in cases of …

Rahul Gandhi often encourages violence against PM Modi: BJP
6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi often encourages violence against PM Modi: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP on July 14 accused Rahul Gandhi of encouraging violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it targeted the Leader of the Opposition following the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. These are insincere words, BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said of Mr. Gandhi's condemnation of the attack on Mr. Trump. How can India ever forget …

Congress a parasite for its allies, eats up their votes: PM Modi; Opposition chants 'stop lying'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress a parasite for its allies, eats up their votes: PM Modi; Opposition chants 'stop lying'

New Indian Express  

While hailing his government’s actions and schemes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the Opposition couldn’t bring in the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that Article 370 had taken away people’s rights. Hitting out at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the party has won its seats on the back of its allies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

'Those who imposed Emergency...': PM Modi slams INDIA bloc amid Constitution protest
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Those who imposed Emergency...': PM Modi slams INDIA bloc amid Constitution protest

Hindustan Times  

A day after the INDIA bloc mounted a massive protest inside the Parliament premises against the National Democratic Alliance government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said those who imposed the Emergency have no right to profess their love for the Constitution. On the 49th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency, PM Modi said the dark days showed how …

As PM Modi takes oath, Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs wave Constitution copies | WATCH
6 months, 3 weeks ago

As PM Modi takes oath, Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs wave Constitution copies | WATCH

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition MPs showed the copies of the Constitution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was about to take oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha. Posting an 8-second clip of the incident on X, the Congress party said, “The INDIA alliance will protect the constitution at the cost of its life.” …

PM Modi takes 4 days to respond to Justin Trudeau on X
7 months ago

PM Modi takes 4 days to respond to Justin Trudeau on X

Op India  

On Monday, 10th June, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, responded to Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau’s congratulatory message four days after it was initially sent. PM Trudeau, in his message on 6th June, congratulated PM Modi on his electoral victory and mentioned Canada’s readiness to work with India. Canada stands ready to work with his government to advance …

'Modi-Modi' chants echo Parliament as Narendra Modi gets elected as NDA's leader for third consecutive term
7 months, 1 week ago

'Modi-Modi' chants echo Parliament as Narendra Modi gets elected as NDA's leader for third consecutive term

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/9 'Modi-Modi' chants echo Parliament as PM elected as NDA's leader again for third consecutive term Image Source : PTI 2/9 PM Modi on X said, "Every moment of my life is dedicated to upholding the noble values enshrined in the Constitution of India, given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Image Source : PTI 3/9 …

Modi loses ground in India’s parliament, but his Hindu nationalist policies are here to stay
7 months, 1 week ago

Modi loses ground in India’s parliament, but his Hindu nationalist policies are here to stay

LA Times  

Muslims protest outside Srinagar in Kashmir in 2019, when India’s Hindu nationalist government stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semiautonomous status. That decision now seems to be irreversible, with India’s top court upholding the move, ruling in December that the region’s special status had been a “temporary provision.” The Supreme Court said the government had promised to restore Jammu-Kashmir’s statehood …

PM Modi Invokes 2020 Northeast Delhi Riots: 'Opportunistic Alliance Can Spread Violence For Appeasement'
7 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi Invokes 2020 Northeast Delhi Riots: 'Opportunistic Alliance Can Spread Violence For Appeasement'

ABP News  

Addressing a public rally in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition, accusing them of hindering development efforts in the capital while promising a surge of progress ahead of the 2024 elections. #WATCH | During a public rally in Delhi, PM Modi says, "Amid development works happening here, INDIA alliance is busy in destroying Delhi.They …

‘Koi maai ka laal…’: PM Narendra Modi dares Congress, SP on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
8 months ago

‘Koi maai ka laal…’: PM Narendra Modi dares Congress, SP on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, May 16, hit out at the Opposition for allegedly trying to cause riots in the country by spreading lies about the Citizenship Amendment Act. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a poll rally for Lok Sabha elections in Lalganj, Azamgarh, on May 16, 2024. Follow live updates on Lok Sabha elections 2024 "Parties like the …

‘I will not do Hindu-Muslim’: PM Narendra Modi amid ‘infiltrators’ row
8 months ago

‘I will not do Hindu-Muslim’: PM Narendra Modi amid ‘infiltrators’ row

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended himself amid allegations that he was stoking divisions between Hindus and Muslims to win the Lok Sabha elections 2024, saying “the day I do Hindu-Muslim, I will be unworthy of public life” and “it is my resolve” that “I will not do Hindu-Muslim”. Follow full coverage of Lok Sabha elections 2024 Modi also clarified …

In Jharkhand rallies, Modi swears by Constitution
8 months, 1 week ago

In Jharkhand rallies, Modi swears by Constitution

Hindustan Times  

Hitting out at the Opposition for alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party would change the Constitution if it came back to power at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he has been heading a full majority government for the past decade but took no such step. He also justified the action taken against former chief minister …

PM Modi appeals people of Gujarat to vote for stable government
8 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi appeals people of Gujarat to vote for stable government

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: During an election campaign in his home state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting at Deesa, and appealed to the people of Gujarat to vote for a stable government. "Congress is busy defaming me and running a malicious campaign against it in the name 'Chailwala' or 'Chokidar Chor hai' or flying a Rafale replica and were mocking …

BREAKING | Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting Elections, Calls It "Thoroughly Misconceived"
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BREAKING | Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting Elections, Calls It "Thoroughly Misconceived"

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi for six years for allegedly seeking votes for the Bhartiya Janata Party in the name of Hindu as well as Sikh deities and place of worships.The plea was moved by Anand S Jondhale, a lawyer by profession.Justice Sachin Datta observed that the petition is …

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission

The Independent  

The language used by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi – appearing to refer to the country’s Muslim population as “infiltrators” – has sparked outrage among the opposition, who have described it as hate speech and accused the prime minister of dragging India’s democracy into the gutter. Now, the Election Commission of India has sent a notice to Mr Modi’s ruling …

PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his charges that the Congress intended to redistribute both wealth and reservation benefits to Muslims on Tuesday, reiterating comments first made on Sunday, that have caused a political firestorm over the past two days. In Tonk, at his last scheduled rally in Rajasthan which has 13 of its 25 seats going to the …

Civil society organisations approach CEO, seek action from ECI against Modi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil society organisations approach CEO, seek action from ECI against Modi

The Hindu  

Civil society organisations submitted a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, today to demand immediate and strict action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “divisive and hateful remarks” against the Muslim community during his election campaign in Rajasthan. The delegation, which sought action against Mr. Modi “for spreading false information”, met with the CEO and handed over a …

Amid ‘Muslims’ remark row, PM Narendra Modi claims 'Hanuman Chalisa a crime' under Congress rule
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid ‘Muslims’ remark row, PM Narendra Modi claims 'Hanuman Chalisa a crime' under Congress rule

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched yet another scathing attack at the Congress in Rajasthan, saying "listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes a crime” under the party's rule. Addressing a rally in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, PM Narendra Modi claimed the Congress – which spearheaded the previous Rajasthan government -- had banned Ram Navami in the state. Rajasthan has been its sufferer.For …

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over several issues including the farmers protest and Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. The enactment of farm laws triggered an year-long protest with a section of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh who camped at borders surrounding Delhi. In 2021, Prime …

Wasn't Democracy In Danger During Emergency PM Modi Tears Into Opposition Over Claim Around 3rd Term
9 months ago

Wasn't Democracy In Danger During Emergency PM Modi Tears Into Opposition Over Claim Around 3rd Term

ABP News  

New Delhi: Calling out the Opposition alliance over its claim that the country's democracy and Constitution might be “in danger” if he is elected to office for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday questioned if the Constitution was not in danger during the Emergency. Addressing a rally ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra’s Ramtek, PM …

PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi over fire remark, calls for 'Wipe out Congress'
9 months, 2 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 …

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act in India and why is it controversial?
10 months ago

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act in India and why is it controversial?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India has implemented a controversial …

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
10 months ago

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls

Al Jazeera  

Protests break out in parts of the country. New Delhi, India — Protests have erupted in parts of India over the Narendra Modi government’s implementation of a controversial citizenship law ahead of national elections, as security forces rushed to areas of the national capital that had previously been epicentres of large demonstrations against the legislation. “The CAA has always been …

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
10 months ago

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The law was approved by Indian Parliament in 2019, but Modi’s government had held off with its implementation after deadly protests broke out in capital New Delhi …

Amit Shah, BJP leaders hail ‘Modi ki guarantee’ as CAA rules notified
10 months ago

Amit Shah, BJP leaders hail ‘Modi ki guarantee’ as CAA rules notified

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah and other leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party hailed prime minister Narendra Modi after the central government on Monday notified Citizenship Amendment Act across the country. Meanwhile, here's how BJP leaders reacted: Amit Shah : “PM Shri @narendramodi Ji has delivered on another commitment and realised the promise of the makers of our constitution …

Congress attacks Narendra Modi government over CAA: ‘Designed to polarise elections’
10 months ago

Congress attacks Narendra Modi government over CAA: ‘Designed to polarise elections’

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties on Monday lashed out at the Modi government for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act. “It has taken four years and three months for the Modi Government to notify the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act that was passed by the Parliament in December 2019. The time taken to notify the rules for the CAA is yet another demonstration …

India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election
10 months ago

India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announces rules to implement the controversial law, weeks before he seeks a rare third term in vote due by May. The Indian government has announced rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term for his Hindu nationalist government. The controversial law passed in 2019 by …

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
10 months ago

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

LA Times  

Indian demonstrators protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in New Delhi in 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The law was approved by the Indian Parliament in 2019, but Modi’s government had held off with …

'Made you PM, never thought...': Farmer leader calls out Modi over 'Delhi Chalo' protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Made you PM, never thought...': Farmer leader calls out Modi over 'Delhi Chalo' protest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not "oppress" the farmers protesting against the government over the MSP demand. We request the Prime Minister to come forward and put an end to this protest by announcing a law on the MSP guarantee for the farmers," he said. Yesterday, Sandhu announced that …

View: Modi’s ‘White Paper' shows a mirror to UPA’s misgovernance and corruption
11 months, 1 week ago

View: Modi’s ‘White Paper' shows a mirror to UPA’s misgovernance and corruption

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The ‘White Paper on the Indian Economy’ tabled by the Narendra Modi government in Parliament on Thursday shows a mirror to economist turned Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the fiscal mismanagement and corruption done during his 10-year UPA regime. PM Narendra Modi with former PM Manmohan Singh By comparing about 10 years of the Modi government with the …

How two protesters caused chaos inside India's parliament and an outcry over the Modi government's approach to dissent
1 year ago

How two protesters caused chaos inside India's parliament and an outcry over the Modi government's approach to dissent

ABC  

India's parliament gets hundreds of visitors every day, hoping to watch the so-called largest democracy in the world in action. Key points: Two men wreaked havoc in India's parliament, disrupting a session with sitting members More than 140 opposition members have been suspended from the chamber for protesting the security breach The move comes as PM Narendra Modi's critics accuse …

Rajasthan polls: PM Modi takes 'jadugar' jibe at Ashok Gehlot, says state leads in crime under Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan polls: PM Modi takes 'jadugar' jibe at Ashok Gehlot, says state leads in crime under Congress

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Targetting the Congress government in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a jibe at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot saying that the state leads in crime and riots under his regime. 'Modi's guarantee' The Prime Minister hailed the party's manifesto for the elections in Rajasthan and said that these promises made will be definitely …

Ashok Gehlot's ‘dignity’ attack at PM Modi over ‘moorkh’ jab at Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot's ‘dignity’ attack at PM Modi over ‘moorkh’ jab at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi lowered the dignity of his post by calling Rahul Gandhi 'moorkhon ke sardar'. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of Rahul Gandhi as the latter will become the prime minister of the country in 2024. On Tuesday, PM Modi called Gandhi the …

'In Solidarity At This Difficult Hour': PM Modi Expresses 'Deep Shock' Over Hamas Attack on Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

'In Solidarity At This Difficult Hour': PM Modi Expresses 'Deep Shock' Over Hamas Attack on Israel

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed solidarity with Israel and condemned the “terrorist attacks” by Hamas on the country. Israel’s national rescue service said at least 22 people were killed and hundreds of others wounded in the Hamas military incursion, making the operation the deadliest in Israeli territory in years. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult …

PM Modi’s I-Day address an election speech with distortions, lies: Congress
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi’s I-Day address an election speech with distortions, lies: Congress

Hindustan Times  

Congress on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech full of distortion, lies, exaggerations, and vague promises. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also contested PM Modi’s claim on India’s efficient management of Covid-19. Congress’ general secretary Jairam Ramesh released a statement saying that PM Modi made the speech all about himself rather than acknowledging the anguish of those suffering …

Narendra Modi's government defeats no-confidence motion over ethnic violence in Manipur state
1 year, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi's government defeats no-confidence motion over ethnic violence in Manipur state

ABC  

The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defeated a no-confidence motion in parliament on after a fiery speech by the premier at the climax of a three-day debate. Key points: Armed clashes broke out in Manipur in May between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community At least 152 people have been killed since …

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Government wins no-trust vote, Opposition walks out
1 year, 5 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 …

India’s opposition calls out Narendra Modi government for ‘brazen indifference’ over violence in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s opposition calls out Narendra Modi government for ‘brazen indifference’ over violence in Manipur

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A group of aligned opposition …

Opposition MPs stage overnight sit-in protest amid deadlock in Parliament over Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition MPs stage overnight sit-in protest amid deadlock in Parliament over Manipur

India Today  

Opposition MPs from the newly-formed INDIA sat in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue on Parliament premises throughout the night in protest against the disruption of the House proceedings for the past three days. TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale said the Opposition MPs also held a sit-in protest in "solidarity" with AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who was suspended for the …

DC Edit | No end in sight to logjam on Manipur in Parliament
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | No end in sight to logjam on Manipur in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

Logjams, slogan shouting, placards and posters, protests and pandemonium marked another day in Parliament on Monday, with no sight of a resolution yet, with both the government and the Opposition, either unwilling, or failing, to resolve the impasse. The entire Opposition spectrum, led by the newly formed INDIA coalition, wants the Prime Minister to address the Parliament over the issue, …

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Parliament was disrupted for a third day Monday by opposition protests over ethnic clashes in a remote northeastern state in which more than 130 people have been killed since May. Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur …

Manipur sexual assault | National Federation of Indian Women stage demonstration in Chennai, condemning BJP government
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur sexual assault | National Federation of Indian Women stage demonstration in Chennai, condemning BJP government

The Hindu  

The National Federation of Indian Women’s general secretary, Annie Raja, on Saturday, led a demonstration with the participation of members of other frontal organisations of the Communist Party of India, condemning the BJP-led Central government and and the State government in Manipur, for allowing the situation to escalate in the violence-hit Northeastern state, and for the brutality perpetrated on the …

DC Edit | Oppostion has right to protest, but let Parliament be productive
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Oppostion has right to protest, but let Parliament be productive

Deccan Chronicle  

In an election year, it is hard to expect anything other than hard-nosed and pragmatic election-focused thoughts, words and actions from any political leader or party. With the national battlelines for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections set between INDIA and NDA, the two main alliances, with a handful of parties still outside both, business is bound to be all about …

Belated outrage: The Hindu Editorial on the Manipur violence and the top political response
1 year, 5 months ago

Belated outrage: The Hindu Editorial on the Manipur violence and the top political response

The Hindu  

After two and a half months of widespread and continuing violence in Manipur, which included a conflagration in early May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence, after video images of tribal women being paraded naked in Thoubal district on May 4 once again showed up the heinous nature of the conflict in the State. After outrage expressed by …

If there are no human rights, it's not a democracy: PM Modi's pushback on human rights questions
1 year, 6 months ago

If there are no human rights, it's not a democracy: PM Modi's pushback on human rights questions

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on an official visit to the United States of America, hailed India’s democracy and its democratic values amid questions about the country’s human rights record. This comes at a time when as many as 75 members of the United States Congress - 18 US Senators and 57 members of the House of Representatives – …

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