Manipur News Live: INDIA Bloc Submit Memorandum To Manipur Governor To Restore Peace, Harmony In State

Manipur News Live: Follow this space for all the breaking news and latest information from the situation in violence-hit Manipur.

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Manipur News Live: Hello and welcome to our live blog on Manipur. Follow this space for all the breaking news and latest information from the situation in violence-hit Manipur.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.  

30/07/2023 21:05:13

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. 

30/07/2023 13:15:20

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.

30/07/2023 11:20:02

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..."

30/07/2023 11:18:05

'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?..."

30/07/2023 11:45:38

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."

30/07/2023 10:43:02

Will Handover Memorandum To Manipur Guv, Will Request To Restore Peace In State: RJD MP Manoj Jha

Manipur | RJD MP Manoj Jha says "We are going to request the Governor to restore peace in the state. We will handover a memorandum to the Governor"

30/07/2023 10:41:17

Will Demand Manipur Guv To Make All Efforts To Restore Normalcy: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a part of the I.N.D.I.A. delegation that is on a visit to Manipur, says, "The key point is that Manipur has been overlooked. As it was overlooked by the State Govt & Central Govt, the situation is worsening. Peace should be restored at the earliest, it is essential to maintain harmony and justice. We will demand that the Governor make all efforts to restore normalcy. It is the failure of the Government..."

30/07/2023 10:39:44

'Situation Is Not Good...Will Ask Manipur Guv To Inform PM Modi': TMC MP Sushmita Dev

Manipur | TMC MP Sushmita Dev says "The situation is not good here (Manipur), we want to present a joint memorandum to the Governor and appeal to restore peace. We will ask the Governor to inform about the situation in the state to PM Modi and Union HM Amit Shah"

30/07/2023 10:37:43

INDIA MPs Reach Rajbhawan In Imphal To Meet Manipur Governor

Opposition MPs of INDIA parties reach Rajbhawan in Imphal to meet Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey.

29/07/2023 23:03:59

Manipur News Live — Team B of Opposition MPs visit Relief camp at Imphal East

Team B of Opposition MPs of I.N.D.I.A parties visit the Ideal College Relief camp at Imphal East, ANI reported.

29/07/2023 21:41:06

Manipur News Live — CBI can't do anything until PM Modi and Chief Minister solve the problems: Congress leader Rashid Alvi

On Manipur issue, Congress leader Rashid Alvi says, "CBI investigation would not yield great results...CBI cannot do anything until PM Modi and the Chief Minister of the state solve the problems...Don't know what hatred PM Modi has towards the people of Manipur that he is not ready to take their name, appeal or give a statement in Parliament..." (ANI)

29/07/2023 21:18:43

Manipur News Live — Relief camps are not in good condition: DMK leader Kanimozhi

“Even the (relief) camps are not in good condition as basic facilities are not there. Even the food being distributed is not enough,” says DMK leader Kanimozhi, a member of INDIA alliance delegation that is on a two-day Manipur visit, as per PTI.

29/07/2023 20:41:22

Manipur News Live — INDIA MPs to meet governor tomorrow: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says "We have visited a total of 4 relief camps, 2 in Churachandpur, 1 in Imphal and 1 in Moirang. Everyone wants peace and everyone wants to build their lives. We will meet with our second team and share our experiences and tomorrow we will be meeting the Governor. We have come to Manipur to understand the expectations of the people and we will reflect that in Parliament" (ANI)

29/07/2023 20:31:44

Manipur News Live — Congress MP Adhir urges CM N Biren Singh to meet people living in relief camps

After visiting a relief camp in Bishnupur district, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, says "I want to appeal to Manipur CM N Biren Singh and meet the people living in these relief camps. The situation on the ground is that common people are facing a lot of difficulties. We will all have to work for them" (ANI)

29/07/2023 20:07:43

Manipur News Live — INDIA delegation reaches relief camps in Moirang

Opposition alliance INDIA delegation reaches relief camps in Moirang to meet people affected in violence-hit Manipur, PTI reported.

29/07/2023 18:54:25

Manipur News Live — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for peace, says incidents of violence 'painful'

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for peace in Manipur, says incidents state witnessed since outbreak of violence on May 3 are 'painful', PTI reported.

29/07/2023 18:17:00

Manipur News Live — Meghalaya CM says political parties should have interest in Northeast in other times as well

"Political parties can visit and I hope that not only in situations like these, but political parties have interest in the Northeast in other times also and they visit and see the difficulties and challenges we face...": Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Opposition MPs of I.N.D.I.A parties visiting Manipur (ANI)

29/07/2023 17:19:49

Manipur News Live — Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey visits relief camp in Churachandpur

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey visited a relief camp in Churachandpur, earlier today. She distributed chocolates among children at the camp, PTI reported.

29/07/2023 16:59:21

Manipur News Live — We'd like to accompany PM Modi if he decides to visit Manipur with all-party delegation: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, says "The Central government is saying that peace has been restored in Manipur, so why are people staying in relief camps? Why are they unable to go back to their homes? We would like to accompany PM Modi if he decides to visit Manipur with an all-party delegation" (ANI)

29/07/2023 16:41:18

Manipur News Live — We will know the situation after Oppn MPs return: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

"The opposition delegation will return on Monday and then we will know the situation of Manipur. We want peace there," says former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah on Manipur situation, as per PTI.

29/07/2023 16:28:18

Manipur News Live — Second team of Opposition MPs visit relief camp at School in Manipur's Churachandpur

Second team of Opposition MPs of I.N.D.I.A parties visit a relief camp at Don Bosco School in Manipur's Churachandpur district, ANI reported.

29/07/2023 15:40:09

Manipur News Live — 'Are they on a political tourism?' BJP MP Manoj Tiwari attacks INDIA MPs' Visit

On Opposition MPs of I.N.D.I.A parties visiting Manipur, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, says "Instead of analysing the situation there (Manipur), they are posting pictures on their way to airport and from the airport, so are they on a political tourism? They should consider having discussion in Parliament..." (ANI)

29/07/2023 15:28:24

Manipur News Live — 'Clear From Their Faces, They Are Extremely Scared': Congress MP Visits Relief Camp

After visiting a relief camp in Churachandpur district, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, said, "It is clear from their faces, that they are extremely scared. They do not want to talk to anyone. They know that this government is not going to provide any help to them," as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 13:54:33

We Want To Conduct Survey And Have Discussions Among Ourselves Before Taking Any Call, Says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, said "We have several demands from the Governor, we want to conduct a survey and have discussions among ourselves before taking any call," as reported by ANI.

29/07/2023 13:32:02

'We Have Come To Represent People Of Manipur And Their Concerns': Congress As Oppn MPs Reach Imphal

Imphal, Manipur | Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, said "We want the public's demand to be heard and we are going to represent the demand of the people. We have come to represent the people of Manipur and their concerns," as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 13:17:30

Manipur News Live: Oppn 'INDIA' MPs Reach Imphal To Take Stock Of Situation In Violence-Hit State

Opposition MPs of I.N.D.I.A parties reach Imphal, Manipur.

29/07/2023 12:21:13

Manipur News Live: Governor Anusuiya Uikey Meets People Staying In Relief Camp In Churachandpur

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey meets people staying in a relief camp in Churachandpur. "The government will provide compensation to people who have lost members of their family and suffered loss of property. I will do everything possible for peace and the future of the people of Manipur," the Governor said, as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 11:53:43

CBI Registers FIR iin Manipur Viral Video Case, Says Official

Central Bureau of Investigation registers FIR in Manipur viral video case, said CBI official, as reported by ANI.

29/07/2023 11:20:07

'The People Do Not Trust Opposition & Its Leaders': Maharashtra Minister

Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on the INDIA alliance meeting said, "There is nothing special to say about it. The opposition to do have any reason as well. The alliance was formed on the common minimum program, which never came in front of the people...They do not have any programs for the welfare of the people...The people do not trust the opposition & its leaders," as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 10:11:48

'Just A Showoff' — BJP's Swipe As Oppn MPs Head To Violence-Hit-State

Union Minister, Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs, Anurag Thakur, who arrived at Kolkata airport, has said that it is just a showoff by INDIA alliance MPs who have gone to Manipur. He further said that they never spoke when Manipur used to burn during their time. "It is just a showoff by the INDIA alliance MPs who have gone to Manipur.  The opposition & its allies never spoke when Manipur used to burn during their rule in the state...When they come back from Manipur, I would request Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to bring them to West Bengal," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, as quoted by ANI. 

"I want to ask Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury does he agree with the atrocities against women in the state...In Rajasthan where there are killings & crimes against women, the opposition did not go there. Will the INDIA alliance also go to Rajasthan?," he said.

29/07/2023 09:30:52

Atrocities Against Women & Deaths In State Will Only Tarnish Country's Image: UBT MP Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant said, "Manipur has been burning for the last 75 days...The atrocities against women & deaths in the state will only tarnish the country's image. In such a situation the govt should have taken some action," as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 09:27:51

PM Is Speaking On All Issues But Manipur: JDU MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh

"We will meet the people of Manipur. The State has been burning for months now, and peace needs to be restored there. The PM is speaking on all issues but Manipur," said JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Opposition MPs' two-day visit to Manipur to assess the ground situation, as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 09:07:36

INDIA Alliance MPs Onboard Flight To Manipur From Delhi Airport

INDIA alliance MPs onboard the flight to Manipur from Delhi airport, as reported by ANI.

29/07/2023 08:08:34

AAP MP Sushil Gupta On Opposition Alliance MPs Visiting Manipur

"The government is not ready for discussion and the PM is not coming to the Parliament. So, we've decided to visit Manipur to see the situation on the ground," said AAP MP Sushil Gupta, as quoted by ANI.

29/07/2023 08:05:26

'We Are Going To Assess Real Situation On The Ground In Manipur': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the visit of 20 MPs from opposition alliance INDIA to violence-hit Manipur 

"We are going there not to raise political issues but to understand the pain of the people of Manipur. We have been appealing to the government to find a solution to the sensitive situation which has emerged in Manipur. It is not a law & order situation but there is communal violence there. It is also affecting its neighbouring states. The government has not fulfilled its responsibility. We are going to assess the real situation on the ground in Manipur...," he says.

29/07/2023 08:00:42

We Will Support In All Ways To Bring Normalcy: NCP-Sharad Pawar Faction MP

'We are going to Manipur today to understand the agonies and atrocities faced by the people there. We want to hear their expectations...As opposition MPs, we will support in all ways to bring normalcy there," PP Mohammed Faizal, NCP-Sharad Pawar faction MP, as quoted by ANI.