Oppn Leaders Demand President's Rule, CM's Sacking As Viral Video Of Manipur Women Triggers Backlash
Leaders from across the nation have expressed their sorrow over the viral video of Manipur women and have urged the centre to take strict action into the matter.
The video of two Manipur women being paraded naked has triggered massive outrage with Opposition leaders demanding the President's Rule to be imposed in the state and the sacking of Chief Minister Biren Singh. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday urged the government to take strict action over the matter. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Women & Child Welfare Development Minister Smriti Irani and said that this will be the first issue to be raised at Parliament today.
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi took a jibe at the Centre and said that the PM was compelled to react to the video because it has become viral now. He then said that genocide is going on there.
#WATCH | Speaking on Manipur, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says, "...PM was compelled to react on the video because it has become viral now...Genocide is going on there...Justice will prevail only when the CM is removed and the PM orders CBI inquiry." pic.twitter.com/L2ZZTpBALe
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said that one section of Manipur doesn't trust the CM hence peace can't be established. He then launched an attack on PM Modi and said that he gives good speeches but will not speak about what is happening in the country.
#WATCH | Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav says, "Central government should take concrete action. Mismanagement has happened because of Manipur's CM. President's rule should be imposed there. If one section doesn't trust the CM, peace can't be established. PM gives good speeches… pic.twitter.com/zfsbRPj69m
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
NCP chief Sharad Pawar termed the atrocities against the women as despicable. He urged the Home department along with PMO to immediately take necessary action to restore peace in Manipur.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar tweets, "...Distressing to see disturbing visuals from Manipur specially the atrocities against the women, which is despicable. It’s time to unite, raise our voices, & demand Justice for the people of Manipur. Home department along with PMO need to… pic.twitter.com/6pdUVgugUI
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi urged the PM to break his silence over the matter and answer the people by speaking on the Floor of the House. She then launched a scathing attack on Women & Child Welfare Development Minister Smriti Irani and said that the most incompetent minister of the country should resign.
#WATCH | Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "...Yesterday, video of a heinous crime with two women came from Manipur before the country...Such an incident puts the country to shame...As a woman MP, I want a discussion on Manipur. The PM should break his silence and… pic.twitter.com/I4y2IhQAR6
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan said that politics should not be done on this (Manipur viral video). She asked PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah what they are doing on the matter. She asked whether the BJP will ask its CM to resign or not.
#WATCH | Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan says, " Today we are feeling ashamed. Politics should not be done on this (Manipur viral video) but where are PM, Home Minister and what are they doing? I want to ask why the PM is silent. He said that we are preparing a roadmap for Manipur.… pic.twitter.com/Jl6uW3gNdJ
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Today we are raising the issue (of Manipur in Parliament). I have also given notice. We will see whether our Chairman (Rajya Sabha) will allow us to raise it or not. PM is silent on this. You have time to call 38 parties (for the NDA meeting) but you (PM) don't have time to go there."
#WATCH | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "Today we are raising the issue (of Manipur in Parliament). I have also given notice. We will see whether our Chairman (Rajya Sabha) will allow us to raise it or not. PM is silent on this. You have time to call 38 parties (for… pic.twitter.com/E33PmioYA1
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that the PM should make a statement on Manipur for the restoration of peace and he should apologise to the people for his failures.
#WATCH | Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says, "The visuals from Manipur that we saw yesterday have left us shocked. I think, first of all, the PM should come to the House and make a statement on Manipur and appeal for peace. PM Modi should apologise to the people of Manipur today for… pic.twitter.com/r64zKZsQoQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
AAP MP Raghav Chadha said that the BJP government is not ready to accept that all is not well in Manipur. He targeted BJP and said that Manipur is burning and they (BJP) are holding a meeting in a five-star hotel.
#WATCH | AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, "A painful video has come from Manipur. The sad thing is that the BJP government is not ready to accept that all is not well in Manipur. 38 parties met for the NDA meeting, I want to ask if anyone asked PM why Manipur is burning. People have… pic.twitter.com/7jcPUDhoxI
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
DCW chief Swati Maliwal said that the incident happened 2.5 months ago but no arrest has been made so far. She said that she will write to the Manipur CM and PM Modi to end the violence in Manipur and take action against the accused and police officials.
#WATCH | DCW chief Swati Maliwal says, "I am unable to sleep after watching the video which has come from Manipur. The incident happened 2.5 months ago but no arrest has been made so far. I am ashamed that no one has been arrested. Central govt is silent, PM has not made a single… pic.twitter.com/1WGEAkHLqx
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Manipur CM N Biren Singh while talking to ANI after these reactions said, "We saw the video and I felt so bad, it's a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state govt will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused."
We saw the video and I felt so bad, it's a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state govt will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused, says Manipur CM N Biren Singh pic.twitter.com/4vBT6CMRn3
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
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