Members of the INDIA bloc parties on Tuesday walked out of the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour over their demand for a discussion on the Manipur issue and a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House. When the House reconvened at noon after a brief adjournment for about 35 minutes,… Continue reading ‘INDIA’ alliance MPs walk out of RS during Question Hour over Manipur issue
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LS adjourned till 2 pm amid oppn protests on Manipur
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday following continuing protests by opposition members seeking to raise the issue of violence in Manipur. As soon as the House met for the day, opposition members started shouting slogans and displayed placards. Some were in the well of the House and some stood… Continue reading LS adjourned till 2 pm amid oppn protests on Manipur
Centre, Opposition clash over Manipur crisis
Since the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha has been facing disruptions and protests due to differences between the Opposition and the government regarding the discussion on the Manipur situation. The focal point of the disagreement lies in Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook, which the Opposition contends… Continue reading Centre, Opposition clash over Manipur crisis
Manipur resumes biometric capture of illegal immigrants: Official
The Manipur government has resumed the process of collecting biometric details of identified illegal immigrants in the state, an official said on Monday. We have identified around 2,500 of illegal immigrants in the state, majority of whom are currently in Tengnoupal and Chandel districts which share border with Myanmar, joint secretary (home) Peter… Continue reading Manipur resumes biometric capture of illegal immigrants: Official
RS adjourned till 3.30 pm over uproar on Manipur issue
The Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the fourth time till 3.30 pm on Monday as the opposition kept insisting on a discussion on the Manipur issue under Rule 267 of the House. As the House reassembled at 2 pm after the second adjournment, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said the government has agreed to… Continue reading RS adjourned till 3.30 pm over uproar on Manipur issue
PM Modi should come to parl for ‘comprehensive’ discussion on Manipur: Oppn
The opposition on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stop “insulting” the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and come to Parliament for a “comprehensive” discussion without any time limits on the Manipur violence. Congress deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari said the first priority should be to hold a comprehensive… Continue reading PM Modi should come to parl for ‘comprehensive’ discussion on Manipur: Oppn
SC calls for evolving process to deal with violence against Manipur women
The Supreme Court on Monday called for evolving a broad mechanism to deal with violence against women in strife-torn Manipur and asked how many FIRs have been registered in such incidents in the state since May. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y… Continue reading SC calls for evolving process to deal with violence against Manipur women
SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking SIT probe into Manipur violence
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a fresh PIL on the Manipur violence seeking among other things a SIT probe into alleged poppy cultivation and narco-terrorism. It asked for a “more specific” petition and said this one was “very difficult” to entertain because it blamed only one community. Senior advocate Madhavi… Continue reading SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking SIT probe into Manipur violence
Modi govt indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Cong chief Kharge
“While Manipur faced turmoil, the Modi government appeared indifferent,” he said on Twitter while asserting that the divide between communities was “deeply concerning”. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was “indifferent” to the pain and anguish of the people of violence-hit Manipur. The Congress chief said MPs… Continue reading Modi govt indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Cong chief Kharge
RS adjourned till noon, govt says ready for discussion on Manipur issue
After the papers were laid, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he received 65 notices under Rule 267 and also noted that this rule is evoked on the rarest of occasions. The last time it was evoked was in 2018 | (Photo: PTI) The government on Monday agreed to a discussion on the Manipur… Continue reading RS adjourned till noon, govt says ready for discussion on Manipur issue