Amid the Opposition’s demand for imposition of President’s Rule in light of ethnic strife and violence that has ripped Manipur apart for the better part of three months now, the state Cabinet on Friday recommended that Governor Anusuiya Uikey summon a session of the Assembly on August 21. The Northeast state has been… Continue reading Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21
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CM Ashok Gehlot on Rajasthan compared with Manipur
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wondering why is the latter drawing a comparison between the Manipur and Rajasthan in terms of crimes committed against women. Addressing media in Jaipur on Thursday, CM Gehlot said PM Modi is “nervous” by comparing Rajasthan with Manipur. … Continue reading CM Ashok Gehlot on Rajasthan compared with Manipur
Oppn meets President Murmu, flags Manipur, Haryana communal violence
Leaders of the 26-party Opposition bloc, INDIA, flagged the communal tension in Haryana’s Nuh during their meeting with President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday. They submitted a memorandum to her on the ethnic strife in Manipur and suggested that she nominate two Members of Parliament (MPs) from different communities of the state to the Rajya… Continue reading Oppn meets President Murmu, flags Manipur, Haryana communal violence
Dhankhar meets Kharge, Pawar to ease parliament deadlock on Manipur issue
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP leader Sharad Pawar in his chamber at Parliament in a bid to break the deadlock in the house over the Manipur issue. While Dhankhar, who is also Rajya Sabha Chairman, has… Continue reading Dhankhar meets Kharge, Pawar to ease parliament deadlock on Manipur issue
Over 14K school children displaced due to Manipur violence: Education Min
As many as “93.5 per cent of the displaced students have been admitted to a nearest feasible school, free of cost”, the minister said. Over 14,000 schoolchildren have been displaced due to the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday. Over 93 per cent of these children have been… Continue reading Over 14K school children displaced due to Manipur violence: Education Min
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protest on Manipur issue
Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday as opposition members continued with their protests on the Manipur issue even as Speaker Om Birla, upset at the repeated disruptions in the House, skipped the proceedings. As the House assembled for the post-lunch session, the opposition members trooped into the well of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protest on Manipur issue
Ask PM to speak in Parliament, visit Manipur: Opposition urges President
Opposition bloc INDIA on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu over their demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement in Parliament on the Manipur issue. They also demanded that the prime minister visit the strife-torn state to restore peace. In the memorandum submitted to the President, 31 leaders of the… Continue reading Ask PM to speak in Parliament, visit Manipur: Opposition urges President
Oppon leaders meet President Murmu, seek intervention on Manipur issue
Opposition leaders on Wednesday met President Droupadi Murmu here to seek her intervention on the Manipur issue. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had sought time from President Murmu on behalf of the opposition parties. The opposition parties are seeking the President’s intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state… Continue reading Oppon leaders meet President Murmu, seek intervention on Manipur issue
Opposition leaders walk out from Rajya Sabha over Manipur situation
Opposition leaders on Wednesday walked out from the Rajya Sabha after the Chair did not admit their notices for suspension of the listed business and take up discussion on the Manipur issue. Soon after the listed papers were tabled, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he has received 58 notices under Rule 267 of the… Continue reading Opposition leaders walk out from Rajya Sabha over Manipur situation
Curfew relaxation period increased by 1 hour in 2 Manipur districts
The Manipur government has extended the curfew relaxation period by one hour in Imphal East and West districts in view of improvement in law and order situation, an official statement said. The curfew relaxation period in the twin Imphal districts was now from 5 am to 8 pm. Separate orders issued by… Continue reading Curfew relaxation period increased by 1 hour in 2 Manipur districts