"Don't want to listen to him, I feel deeply offended": Congress Manipur MP on PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha

New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A. Bimol Akoijam, said on Saturday that he does not wish to listen to Prime Minister Modi's speech on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha as he feels "deeply offended" by the Prime Minister's silence on the Manipur issue.
Speaking to ANI, Akoijam said, "I don't want to listen to him. We had a discussion, and there were very interesting points that I wanted to speak on, but I did not get the opportunity. I will be writing an article on this because I have seen how the Constitution and Parliament function in this country for almost three decades."
"It is heartening that we are discussing the 75th year of our Constitution. But it's a fact that, at the moment, we have a complete breakdown of constitutional machinery," he added.
The Congress MP further mentioned that he found it "heart-warming" that many opposition MPs spoke in favour of Manipur.
"Initially, I was hurt by the Prime Minister's silence... Now I feel deeply offended. I didn't want to hurt myself anymore by listening to his speech... If he makes sense and someone tells me, I will listen to him," said A. Bimol Akoijam.
Meanwhile, the Manipur government on Monday withdrew the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts of the state, according to an official order issued by the State Home Department.
On December 8, Manipur Police conducted search operations and strengthened area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the hill and valley districts. The movement of 373 vehicles carrying essential items along NH-2 was facilitated.
Manipur Police stated, "Strict security measures have been implemented in all vulnerable locations, and security convoys are being provided in sensitive stretches to ensure the free and safe movement of vehicles. A total of 107 Nakas/Checkpoints have been set up in different districts of Manipur, both in the hills and the valley, and no one has been detained by the police in connection with violations in various districts."
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a sealed cover report from the Manipur government detailing properties and buildings that were burnt, partially burnt, looted, trespassed, or encroached upon, along with the names and addresses of the owners and current occupants.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar directed that the state government's report must also indicate the steps taken to ensure that those who have trespassed are proceeded against as per law. (ANI)