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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 on Thursday morning. 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 Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Sunday landed in Imphal to interact with sexual abuse survivors, a day after the state government asked her to postpone her visit to Manipur. While speaking to ANI, Maliwal said, "I will directly go to the CM's Office. I want to meet chief minister, N Biren Singh. I want to meet the sexual abuse survivors and see if they have got legal aid, counselling or any compensation."
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that the ethnic conflicts in Manipur have "genesis in faulty politics" of previous Congress governments in the state.
Upon reaching the airport, Swati Maliwal appealed to the state government saying that she has reached there to help the people of Manipur. "Please allow me to do that. I have not come here to do politics. I request PM Modi and the Women and Child Development Minister (Smriti Irani) to visit Manipur. I will also try and meet the Governor," Maliwal said.
Speaking to reporters, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said, "We all know that Manipur has been a very complex state, even before BJP came to power. The video that we have seen is extremely shameful and it has got no place in the democratic society. Action has been taken against this, and six people have also been arrested. When we look at the same incidents in West Bengal and Rajasthan, why are the political parties not talking about that?"
Over 120 have died in the ethnic violence since it erupted two months ago and thousands have been displaced. Several Opposition parties have targeted the BJP and are expected to raise the incident in Parliament, which is set to be a stormy affair.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government was ready for a discussion on the situation in Manipur.
Opposition Questions 'Act East Policy; Demands PM's Response In Parliament
The opposition on Tuesday (July 25) voiced concerns about the implementation of the 'Act East Policy' in the context of the ongoing crisis in Manipur, highlighting the importance of addressing the situation in the northeastern state. Opposition leaders are calling for the Prime Minister to make a statement in the Parliament about the distressing events unfolding in Manipur, despite the escalation of violence and brutality.
Amit Shah Writes To Opposition Leaders Over Manipur Issue
In response to the Manipur violence, Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Parliament that the administration is open to discussion, news agency ANI reported.
AAP Stages Protest At Jantar Mantar, Demanding Action On Manipur Situation
In a show of solidarity and concern over the ongoing situation in Manipur, workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest earlier today at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protest saw a gathering of AAP members expressing their demands for concrete action to address the challenges faced by the northeastern state.
VIDEO | AAP workers staged a protest, earlier today, at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the Manipur situation. pic.twitter.com/h3oBV2195l
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 25, 2023
Imphal Medical Students Demand 'Safe Shelter' From National Medical Commission For Uninterrupted Studies
Medical students hailing from the Kuki-Zomi community in Imphal have taken to the streets to stage a protest, urging the National Medical Commission (NMC) to provide them with 'safe shelter' to continue their studies without disruption. Concerned about their educational pursuits amidst the ongoing ethnic violence and unrest in Manipur, these students are voicing their demands for secure accommodation to ensure uninterrupted academic progress.
VIDEO | Kuki-Zomi medical students from Imphal staged a protest demanding 'safe shelter' from National Medical Commission to continue their studies. pic.twitter.com/nSbyr8VIiz
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 25, 2023
Congress's Gaurav Gogoi Highlights Oppn's Singular Aim: 'Urging PM Modi's Address On Manipur Issue In Parliament'
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi sheds light on the opposition parties' unified goal, emphasising their demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Manipur issue within Parliament premises. The opposition's protest inside Parliament reflects their determination to seek accountability and transparency in the Manipur situation.
VIDEO | "The opposition parties have only one aim that PM Modi should speak in Parliament (over Manipur issue)," says Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on opposition's protest inside Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/4ZxpJPzihj
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 25, 2023
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