Manipur News Live: INDIA Bloc Submit Memorandum To Manipur Governor To Restore Peace, Harmony In State
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A delegation of 20 MPs from the Opposition bloc INDIA will pay a two-day visit to violence-hit Manipur starting Saturday. The delegation will take stock of the ground situation and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution, news agency PTI reported. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi Friday, Congress MP Naseer Hussain said the leaders from 16 parties will visit the affected areas and meet people both in the valley and the hills. They will also visit two relief camps and assess the situation.
Manipur is on the boil after a video showing two tribal women from a particular community being paraded naked went viral. The issue has led to nationwide outrage, with Opposition parties demanding the resignation of Manipur CM Biren Singh. The video, which was shot on May 4, a day after clashes broke out between the Meitei and Kuki tribes over the Meiteis' demand for Scheduled Tribes (ST) status, surfaced on Wednesday.
The video shows two women being paraded naked in Kangpokpi district in Manipur, which has been hit by ethnic violence. The main accused was arrested from Thoubal district. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said strict action would be taken against all the perpetrators and the government was considering the possibility of capital punishment.
The delegation will include Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, K Suresh and Gaurav Gogoi of the Congress, TMC's Sushmita Dev, JMM's Mahua Maji, DMK's Kanimozhi, NCP's Mohammad Faizal, Jayant Chaudhary of RLD, Manoj Kumar Jha of RJD, NK Premachandran of RSP, T Thirumavalavan of VCK, JD(U) chief Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, Aneel Prasad Hegde of JD-U, CPI's Sandosh Kumar, CPI(M)'s AA Rahim, Samajwadi Party's Javed Ali Khan, IUML's E T Mohammed Basheer, AAP's Sushil Gupta, Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena-Uddhav Thackeray), D Ravikumar (DMK), and Phulo Devi Netam of Congress.
Pains Me To Hear The Heart-Wrenching Stories From Manipur: Mamata Banerjee
My heart aches deeply upon hearing the stories from Manipur. Human lives should never endure the agonies of hatred's cruel experiments. Yet, in the face of silence from those in power, let us find solace in knowing that INDIA will mend wounds and rekindle the flame of humanity. I earnestly plead to Manipur's brave brothers and sisters to embrace peace for the sake of humanity. We stand by you, offering unwavering support and compassion, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
INDIA Bloc Submit Memorandum To Manipur Governor To Restore Peace, Harmony In State
The delegation of I.N.D.I.A. alliance submitted a memorandum to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey today, requesting her to restore peace & harmony, taking all effective measures.
"You are also requested to apprise the Union Government of the complete breakdown of law and order in Manipur for the last 89 days so as to enable them to intervene in the precarious situation in Manipur to restore peace and normalcy," the memorandum reads.
The delegation of I.N.D.I.A. alliance submitted a memorandum to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey today, requesting her to restore peace & harmony, taking all effective measures.
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2023
"You are also requested to apprise the Union Government of the complete breakdown of law and order in… pic.twitter.com/97lnj2ROJb
500 People Are Staying In One Hall... Govt Only Giving Them Dal-Chawal: Congress MP Phulodevi Netam After INDIA Manipur Visit
Congress MP Phulodevi Netam, a part of the I.N.D.I.A. delegation that is on a visit to Manipur, says, "...400-500 people are staying in one hall. The State Govt is providing them only daal-chawal, children are not getting anything else to eat the entire day. There is no toilet or bathroom facility. The manner in which people are living in camps is very heart-rending..."
#WATCH | Congress MP Phulodevi Netam, a part of the I.N.D.I.A. delegation that is on a visit to Manipur, says, "...400-500 people are staying in one hall. The State Govt is providing them only daal-chawal, children are not getting anything else to eat the entire day. There is no… pic.twitter.com/9AHqfZgAh2
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2023
'Was PM Only Voted For Govt Inaugurations & Making Speeches?': Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi Hits Out At PM Modi
Imphal | Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, a part of the INDIA delegation that is on a visit to Manipur, says, "We will meet the Governor and urge that she fix accountability. Who is responsible for it? State Govt and Centre are pointing fingers at someone else but they are not accepting their own responsibility...INDIA alliance is here. Why are the PM, Defence Minister, EAM and Women & Child Development Minister missing from Manipur? Was the PM voted to power only for Govt inaugurations and making political speeches?..."
#WATCH | Imphal | Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, a part of the I.N.D.I.A. delegation that is on a visit to Manipur, says, "We will meet the Governor and urge that she fix an accountability. Who is responsible for it? State Govt and Centre are pointing fingers at someone else but they… pic.twitter.com/lBEddnEHrd
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2023
Manipur Guv Suggested Oppn & Ruling Party Should Send All Party Delegation...: Cong MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Meeting
After meeting Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, INDIA alliance delegation addresses the media. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "...All 21 MPs handed over a memorandum to her. After we spoke with her, she herself expressed her pain and grief. During this two-day visit, whatever we witnessed, whatever experience we gained - she agreed to what we said. She also suggested that together we hold talks with the leaders of all communities and find a solution. She also suggested that both the Opposition and Ruling Party should together send an all-party delegation to Manipur and talk to leaders of all communities which is essential to resolve the sense of distrust among the people."
#WATCH | After meeting Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, I.N.D.I.A. alliance delegation addresses the media
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2023
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "...All 21 MPs handed over a memorandum to her. After we spoke with her, she herself expressed her pain and grief. During this… pic.twitter.com/W2pQXfLgK2