Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi again to visit Manipur
7 months, 2 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 their heartbreaking struggles since ethnic clashes broke out in the northeastern State. They spoke of the pain of being separated from loved ones and the physical and mental toll the conflict has taken on their… pic.twitter.com/VuO1azgqaz — Rahul Gandhi August 15, 2024 Out of concern for their safety, they requested that their faces not be shown, fearing retribution, the Congress leader said as he shared a picture of the Manipuri people holding his hand. I urge the Prime Minister once again to visit Manipur and impress upon both the Central and State Governments to work towards a peaceful resolution at the earliest," the former Congress president said.

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Manipur peace efforts making headway, will need to move further ahead: Meghwal
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1 week ago

Manipur peace efforts making headway, will need to move further ahead: Meghwal

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said progress has been made in the process of restoring peace in Manipur and there was a need to move further ahead. Manipur peace efforts making headway, will need to move further ahead: Meghwal He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here to mark the 12th anniversary …

‘When will PM go?’: Jairam Ramesh's jab at Modi after SC judges visit Manipur
1 week, 1 day ago

‘When will PM go?’: Jairam Ramesh's jab at Modi after SC judges visit Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Welcoming the visit of a delegation of Supreme Court judges to Manipur on Saturday, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh asked when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state. Jairam Ramesh urged PM Modi to visit Manipur while on his way to or from the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand. A delegation of Supreme Court judges, including Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, …

When will PM Modi visit: Jairam Ramesh asks as SC judges reach Manipur
1 week, 2 days ago

When will PM Modi visit: Jairam Ramesh asks as SC judges reach Manipur

New Indian Express  

"Yesterday, the Home Minister gave a response in the Rajya Sabha for about four hours about the work of his Home Ministry, but he did not say much about Manipur. The Congress leader urged Prime Minister Modi to visit Manipur, either before going to Bangkok or while returning. "We hope that on his way to Bangkok or while returning from …

We shall overcome someday: Supreme Court judges' peace message in Manipur
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1 week, 2 days ago

We shall overcome someday: Supreme Court judges' peace message in Manipur

India Today  

A delegation of Supreme Court judges met people displaced by ethnic violence in Manipur on Saturday and assured that “peace will return to the state soon.” The top court delegation was led by Justice BR Gavai. One day, we will overcome it,” Justice BR Gavai assured internally displaced people in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The All Manipur Bar Association has urged …

Meitei judges part of delegation may not travel to Manipur hills
1 week, 3 days ago

Meitei judges part of delegation may not travel to Manipur hills

Hindustan Times  

Justice N Kotiswar Singh, the only Meitei judge in the Supreme Court, may not travel to Kuki-inhabited areas in Manipur during a visit by a delegation of Supreme Court judges on March 22 to assess the condition of internally displaced persons and strengthen legal and humanitarian aid efforts. A revised schedule received by the Manipur State Legal Services Authority on …

Congress Welcomes SC Judges' Manipur Visit, Slams Modi's Silence
1 week, 5 days ago

Congress Welcomes SC Judges' Manipur Visit, Slams Modi's Silence

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday welcomed the decision of six judges of the Supreme Court to visit Manipur and slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting the troubled state.Justice B R Gavai and five other Supreme Court judges will visit the relief camps in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on March 22, the National Legal Services Authority has said. On …

Supreme Court judges to visit Manipur, Congress praises move, slams PM Modi
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1 week, 5 days ago

Supreme Court judges to visit Manipur, Congress praises move, slams PM Modi

India Today  

Six Supreme Court judges will visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22 to strengthen legal and humanitarian support. During the visit, Justice BR Gavai will virtually inaugurate Legal Services Camps and Medical Camps across all districts of Manipur. The Legal Services Camps aim to connect internally migrated people with government welfare programs, ensuring access to healthcare, pensions, employment schemes, …

Continued support from central government is needed in Manipur: RS MP Sanajaoba
1 week, 6 days ago

Continued support from central government is needed in Manipur: RS MP Sanajaoba

Hindustan Times  

Manipur’s Rajya Sabha MP, Leishemba Sanajaoba on Monday urged the central government to continue supporting the state in terms of resources and projects as the clashes had left nearly 60,000 homeless. Even as the opposition MPs criticised the government’s handling of the ethnic clashes in Manipur and questioned why the prime minister was yet to visit Manipur, Sanajaoba said that …

Holi In Manipur Remains Low-Key Amid Violence, Ex-CM N Biren Singh Prays For Peace
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Holi In Manipur Remains Low-Key Amid Violence, Ex-CM N Biren Singh Prays For Peace

ABP News  

Imphal, Mar 14 The Holi festival, celebrated on Friday by the majority Meitei community in violence-hit Manipur, was low-key for the second year in a row. Manipur has been rocked by ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023, rendering at least 250 people dead and thousands homeless. Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh calls for peace on Holi …

MPs raise concern over situation in Manipur; Gogoi calls for visit by PM
2 weeks, 5 days ago

MPs raise concern over situation in Manipur; Gogoi calls for visit by PM

The Hindu  

Normalcy and peace cannot return to Manipur at gunpoint, Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said on Tuesday during a discussion on the State’s Budget. Initiating the discussion on the supplementary demands for grants, excess grants, and the Manipur Budget, Mr. Gogoi said lasting peace can be achieved only through a political solution and urged Prime Minister …

It's frequent flier time, people of Manipur continue to wait for visit: Congress' dig at PM Modi
2 weeks, 6 days ago

It's frequent flier time, people of Manipur continue to wait for visit: Congress' dig at PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Mauritius trip, saying it is "frequent flier time" even as the people of Manipur continue to wait for a visit by him. The opposition party claimed that the prime minister's "refusal" to visit Manipur for almost two years is really an insult to the …

‘What do you mean by PM visiting a place with problem?...’: Rijiju on Modi’s absence in Manipur
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘What do you mean by PM visiting a place with problem?...’: Rijiju on Modi’s absence in Manipur

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a hands-on approach to finding a long-term solution to the problem faced by the people in Manipur, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday. This is the only prime minister who has gone to the root to ensure that the problem that is faced by the people of Manipur will be settled and …

At first Manipur security review since President’s Rule, Home Minister directs restoration of damaged religious places
3 weeks, 5 days ago

At first Manipur security review since President’s Rule, Home Minister directs restoration of damaged religious places

The Hindu  

At a security review meeting last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the Manipur administration to restore religious places that had been damaged or vandalised during the May 2023 ethnic violence in the State, a senior government official told The Hindu. In August 2023, the Manipur government had informed the Supreme Court that “386 religious institutions of both the …

‘Manipur Is Still Waiting For Its PM’: Congress After Amit Shah’s Key Decisions During Security Review Meeting
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Manipur Is Still Waiting For Its PM’: Congress After Amit Shah’s Key Decisions During Security Review Meeting

ABP News  

The Congress party on Sunday welcomed the decisions taken at the security review meeting for Manipur, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It however questioned why were those decisions not taken earlier and why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet not visited the violence-hit state. Why Was The Decision Not Taken Earlier: Congress Manipur Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh …

Ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8: Home Minister Amit Shah
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8: Home Minister Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting on the security situation of Manipur in the national capital and directed officials to ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8. During the meeting, Shah said that the government remains fully committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur and is providing all …

Manipur is in need of ‘greater common good’ politics
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur is in need of ‘greater common good’ politics

The Hindu  

On February 13, 2025, Article 356 of the Constitution was invoked in Manipur and the State came under President’s Rule. However, on the afternoon of February 9, the then Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, resigned, a move that was probably compelled by the BJP’s central leadership in order to avoid a possible split in the BJP legislative party as …

President's rule in Manipur symbolic of PM Modi, HM Shah's collective failure: Gaurav Gogoi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

President's rule in Manipur symbolic of PM Modi, HM Shah's collective failure: Gaurav Gogoi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday termed the imposition of President's rule in Manipur "symbolic of the collective failure" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the BJP's leadership in the Northeast. President's rule was imposed in strife-torn Manipur on Thursday and the state assembly put under suspended animation, days after Chief Minister N …

Peace imperatives: On President’s Rule in Manipur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Peace imperatives: On President’s Rule in Manipur

The Hindu  

In Manipur, with the Bharatiya Janata Partyunable to identify a successor to N. Biren Singh for the post of Chief Minister and the Assembly also not having been convened even six months since its last sitting, President’s Rule was imposed in the State with the Assembly under suspended animation. With President’s Rule being declared — even if it was for …

PM Modi should take responsibility of Manipur now: Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi should take responsibility of Manipur now: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take up the responsibility of Manipur after the Centre’s realisation of the ground situation in the ethnic violence-scarred State led to the imposition of President’s Rule. Manipur Congress president, Keisham Meghachandra said the ground situation and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s failure to reach a consensus candidate for the Chief Minister’s …

Will PM Modi ‘finally’ visit Manipur, asks Rahul Gandhi as President’s rule imposed in strife-torn state
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will PM Modi ‘finally’ visit Manipur, asks Rahul Gandhi as President’s rule imposed in strife-torn state

Live Mint  

Manipur Crisis: Hours after the Centre imposed President's Rule in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, describing the move as a "belated admission" of their inability to govern the state effectively. In a post on social media platform X, he stated, "Now, PM Modi can no longer deny his direct responsibility for …

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over President's rule: 'Admission of inability to govern Manipur'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over President's rule: 'Admission of inability to govern Manipur'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the imposition of the President's rule in violence-ravaged Manipur, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the move was a "belated admission by the BJP of their inability" to govern the state. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi "The imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur is a belated admission by the BJP of their complete inability to govern in Manipur. …

Explained: Why President's rule has been imposed in Manipur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Explained: Why President's rule has been imposed in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

President's rule was imposed in Manipur on Thursday days after chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from his position. Singh submitted his resignation to Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in the state capital, Imphal, on February 9, a day before the state assembly was scheduled to convene for the budget session, which was scrapped. I am extremely grateful to the …

Congress claims Article 174 violated, urges PM Modi to visit Manipur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress claims Article 174 violated, urges PM Modi to visit Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday said Article 174 that stipulates there cannot be more than a six month gap between two assembly sessions has been "violated" in Manipur and alleged that this is a "deliberate contempt of the Constitution". Manipur has allegedly "violated" Article 174, which states that there cannot be a gap of more than six months between two assembly …

Congress says Article 174 violated in Manipur, calls it contempt of Constitution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress says Article 174 violated in Manipur, calls it contempt of Constitution

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said Article 174 that stipulates there cannot be more than a six month gap between two assembly sessions has been "violated" in Manipur and alleged that this is a "deliberate contempt of the Constitution." Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the breakdown of constitutional machinery in Manipur and the agony of the …

Modi, Shah must take responsibility for violence in Manipur: Kanimozhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi, Shah must take responsibility for violence in Manipur: Kanimozhi

The Hindu  

Commenting on the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, DMK member in Lok Sabha Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah must take responsibility for the communal violence that occurred in Manipur. Ms. Kanimozhi said the communal violence in Manipur has resulted in more than 220 deaths, with more than 60,000 people displaced …

From the India Today archives (2023) | N. Biren Singh and the big Manipur blunders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From the India Today archives (2023) | N. Biren Singh and the big Manipur blunders

India Today  

Nestled in the verdant Naga Hills, the picturesque district of Churachandpur was a tranquil backwater. BLUNDER 1: STATE GOVERNMENT’S COMPLICITY The onset of the current round of violence can be traced to the solidarity march the All-Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur called on May 3, which saw some incidents. If 10 Kuki MLAs submitted a memorandum to the Union home …

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, PM Modi After Biren Singh's Resignation: 'Instigated Division In Manipur For 2 Years'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, PM Modi After Biren Singh's Resignation: 'Instigated Division In Manipur For 2 Years'

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party and Biren Singh after he resigned from his post, amid ethnic violence in the state. "For nearly two years, BJP's CM Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur," Gandhi said in a post on X. Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress MP said the PM …

Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session ’null and void’ hours after CM Biren Singh steps down
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Governor orders upcoming Assembly session ’null and void’ hours after CM Biren Singh steps down

Live Mint  

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday called off the new Manipur Assembly session, just hours after N Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of the state. Biren Singh resigned from his position as Chief Minister on Sunday, as the ruling BJP government in the riot-affected state was faced with the possibility of a no-confidence motion from the Congress-led …

Manipur CM resigns: Congress slams Biren Singh’s move, says ’came too late’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM resigns: Congress slams Biren Singh’s move, says ’came too late’

Live Mint  

With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh hit out at him saying the decision came very late. The resignation of CM Biren Singh shows that mounting public pressure, the SC investigation and the no-confidence motion by the Congress have forced a reckoning.” “But the most urgent priority is …

No-confidence motion forced a reckoning: Rahul Gandhi on Biren Singh's resignation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No-confidence motion forced a reckoning: Rahul Gandhi on Biren Singh's resignation

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post on Sunday, following which Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that "mounting public pressure" and the threat of a no-confidence motion "forced a reckoning". Responding to the development, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh confirmed that the Opposition was set to table a no-confidence motion against N Biren Singh in the state Assembly …

Manipur Chief Minister, 4 officials leave for Delhi amid no-confidence buzz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Chief Minister, 4 officials leave for Delhi amid no-confidence buzz

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh flew to Delhi on Saturday evening amid speculation about a possible no-confidence motion by the opposition in the state's upcoming Assembly session. On Wednesday, Singh and seven MLAs travelled to Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. We will accept any MLA as the new chief minister.” The MLA added, “Even if the …

Due from today, Manipur Assembly session called off after Biren Singh resigns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Due from today, Manipur Assembly session called off after Biren Singh resigns

India Today  

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday called off the new Manipur Assembly session, slated to begin from tomorrow, February 10, hours after N Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of the state. Reacting to the development in the state, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that "mounting public pressure" and the threat of a no-confidence motion had "forced a …

On Manipur’s Statehood Day, Congress accuses PM of ‘outsourcing’ crisis to Home Minister
2 months, 1 week ago

On Manipur’s Statehood Day, Congress accuses PM of ‘outsourcing’ crisis to Home Minister

The Hindu  

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Manipur’s Statehood Day, the Congress accused him of “abdicating” his responsibility by “outsourcing” the crisis in the State to Home Minister Amit Shah while “stubbornly refusing” to visit the strife-torn State. Within hours of the Prime Minister wishing Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura on X, on the occasion of their Statehood Day on Tuesday, Congress …

Outsourcing Manipur to Amit Shah abdication of PM Modi's responsibility: Congress slams Modi
2 months, 1 week ago

Outsourcing Manipur to Amit Shah abdication of PM Modi's responsibility: Congress slams Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of abdicating his responsibilities by "outsourcing" Manipur to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The opposition party reiterated its demand for the PM to visit the violence-hit northeastern state, terming his absence a "disastrous" neglect of duty.The criticism came after Prime Minister Modi extended …

'We are capable of handling any situation:' Army Chief on India-China disengagement along LAC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'We are capable of handling any situation:' Army Chief on India-China disengagement along LAC

New Indian Express  

"I am a strong proponent of the theme that mass media and security forces have great potential to converge together towards nation-building and national security. That is what is my mission statement and that is to ensure full spectrum preparedness while concurrently transforming the Indian army into an Atmanirbhar future-ready force to be a relevant and key pillar of the …

BJP Keeps Manipur on Boil, Modi Culpable: Kharge
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP has ‘vested interest’ in keeping Manipur on the boil: Congress president
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP has ‘vested interest’ in keeping Manipur on the boil: Congress president

The Hindu  

A day after fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday took aim at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the party in power at both the Centre and in the State had “vested interests” in keeping the border State on the boil. In a post on social media platform X, addressed to Prime Minister …

Manipur CM apology: Those indulging in politics in my apology over ethnic strife seeking unrest in Manipur, says Biren Singh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM apology: Those indulging in politics in my apology over ethnic strife seeking unrest in Manipur, says Biren Singh

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Friday accused the Congress of having created the ethnic conflict in the State between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, which erupted into violence in May 2023. Mr. Singh also clarified that his apology to the people of the State on New Year’s Eve was only meant for the victims of the conflict, and …

Aid of over Rs 247 crore given to violence-hit Manipur in 2024: Centre's report
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Aid of over Rs 247 crore given to violence-hit Manipur in 2024: Centre's report

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led central government extended special assistance of over Rs 247 crore to the Manipur government amid the ethnic clashes that broke out in the state in 2023. A report by the Union Home Ministry highlighted that for the operation of relief camps for people displaced due to the violence in Manipur, the centre approved Rs 101.75 crore on …

DC Edit | Manipur CM Apologises for Violence, Calls for Reconciliation
2 months, 4 weeks 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’
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Manipur CM apologises to public, regrets for ethnic violence
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2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Congress on Manipur CM's ‘sorry’ over violence: ‘Why can't PM Modi go there?'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress on Manipur CM's ‘sorry’ over violence: ‘Why can't PM Modi go there?'

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after Manipur chief minister Biren Singh apologised for ethnic violence in the state, which rages on since May 3, 2023. He has deliberately avoided visiting the state since May 4, 2023, even as he jets around the country and the world," Ramesh said in his post. Manipur CM says …

Manipur violence: CM Biren Singh apologises to the people of Manipur, hopes normalcy will be restored in 2025
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

On Manipur violence, CM Biren Singh says ‘feel regret, want to say sorry to people of state’
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

As Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, Congress asks why PM Modi can't do the same; Biren Singh reacts
3 months ago

As Manipur CM apologises for ethnic conflict, Congress asks why PM Modi can't do the same; Biren Singh reacts

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday accused the Congress of indulging in politics in his apology to the people of the state over ethnic violence, and asserted that his statement was a "sincere act of expressing grief" for the citizens who have been displaced and have become homeless. Singh, in the post on X, said, "The apology …

Manipur needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities: CM Biren Singh
3 months ago

Manipur needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities: CM Biren Singh

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said the state, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding. Speaking at the Good Governance Day programme at the state BJP headquarters here, Singh asserted that the saffron party can save the northeastern …

Invisible hand fuelling violence in Manipur, says former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Top News
3 months ago

Invisible hand fuelling violence in Manipur, says former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Siddharth Mridul on Tuesday said that there seems to be an “invisible hand” behind the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. Asserting that peace and normalcy must return to Manipur, he pointed out, “If we wait for conflict fatigue to settle in, there will be nothing left to protect.” Justice Mridul was speaking at …

‘Frequent flyer’ PM Modi is off to Kuwait while people of Manipur wait: Congress
3 months, 1 week 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 …

'Frequent flyer PM' off to Kuwait while people of Manipur wait: Congress's swipe
3 months, 1 week ago

'Frequent flyer PM' off to Kuwait while people of Manipur wait: Congress's swipe

India Today  

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 rhyming post on X, said, "Such is their fate, As Mr. Modi refuses to find …

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