The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following protests by the opposition which has been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on the Manipur issue. When the House met at 11 am, Speaker Om Birla announced that a Parliamentary delegation from Malawi is visiting India and they were… Continue reading Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm after protests by Oppn over Manipur issue
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Missteps in Manipur may introduce dangerous dynamics in NE politics
Addressing only violence against women, terrible though it was, will not resolve the Manipur conflict. Ignoring the extreme social polarisation and civilian militarisation will have grave consequences both for India and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). So far, the Nagas of Manipur have stayed aloof from the Meitei-Kuki conflict. But they must be… Continue reading Missteps in Manipur may introduce dangerous dynamics in NE politics
Opposition MPs brief INDIA bloc parties on Manipur situation in Delhi
They met at the Parliament House and highlighted the ground realities before the alliance members | Photo: ANI twitter MPs of opposition alliance INDIA who had gone to Manipur to assess the situation in the strife-torn state on Monday briefed leaders of the grouping here. They met at the Parliament House and highlighted… Continue reading Opposition MPs brief INDIA bloc parties on Manipur situation in Delhi
RJD MP gives suspension of biz notice in RS, seeks discussion on Manipur
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Amarendra Dhari Singh on Monday gave a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the situation in Manipur. The RJD MP in his notice emphasised that House should discuss the ongoing situation in Manipur claiming that its impact is spreading to other states of the Northeast.… Continue reading RJD MP gives suspension of biz notice in RS, seeks discussion on Manipur
Mizoram awaits govt’s help to provide shelter to displaced Manipur citizens
The Mizoram government is still waiting for financial assistance from the Centre for providing shelter to over 12,600 people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur, a senior official said. Mizoram Home Commissioner and Secretary H Lalengmawia said that Chief Minister Zoramthanga had, in May, sought Rs 10 crore as an immediate relief package for those… Continue reading Mizoram awaits govt’s help to provide shelter to displaced Manipur citizens
Double-engine govt in Manipur not doing anything to stop violence: Baghel
Reacting to the visit of the I.N.D.I.A. delegation to violence-hit Manipur and Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) criticism for it, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday claimed that the double-engine government is not doing anything to stop violence in the northeastern state and is looking for excuses. According to him, it is the… Continue reading Double-engine govt in Manipur not doing anything to stop violence: Baghel
Mamata Banerjee’s tweet on Manipur situation politically mala fide: Suvendu
West Bengal leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday called Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s emotional tweet on the situation in Manipur a “politically mala fide tweet”. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Adhikari said, “It is a politically mala fide tweet.” The Bengal Leader of Opposition also questioned the Chief Minister’s… Continue reading Mamata Banerjee’s tweet on Manipur situation politically mala fide: Suvendu
INDIA bloc to stage statewide protests in J’khand on Tuesday over Manipur
The opposition bloc INDIA will stage statewide protests in Jharkhand on August 1 to oppose the incident of parading of two women in strife-torn Manipur and press for its demand to impose President’s Rule in the northeastern state. The decision was taken during the alliance’s state-level meeting in Congress Bhavan here. Speaking to… Continue reading INDIA bloc to stage statewide protests in J’khand on Tuesday over Manipur
Mamata assures Manipur people of help, urges them to embrace peace
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses during a press conference, in Kolkata West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged the people of ethnic strife affected Manipur to embrace peace for the sake of humanity. She also assured the people of the northeastern state of standing by… Continue reading Mamata assures Manipur people of help, urges them to embrace peace
Join debate, share experiences from Manipur: Anurag Thakur to Opposition
Anurag Thakur, (Photo: Twitter) Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday urged the opposition MPs who returned from Manipur to join a discussion in Parliament on the ethnic violence in the northeastern state and share their experiences from the visit. The Union information and broadcasting minister accused the opposition members of running away from… Continue reading Join debate, share experiences from Manipur: Anurag Thakur to Opposition