Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the Manipur violence in Parliament and it is the responsibility of Central government to maintain peace in the country
Days after a video of alleged sexual violence in Manipur, purportedly showing two women being paraded naked, went viral, Civil rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu on Sunday appealed to the Central government to intervene in the strife-torn state "with a right approach".
With opposition parties planning to mount its attack on the Centre in Parliament, facing disruptions since the Monsoon session began, Congress and other party MPs have given notices in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha demanding discussions on the situation in Manipur.
As the Monsoon session of Parliament, facing continuous disruptions over Manipur violence since it began, will reassemble on Monday, Congress MPs have given adjournment motion notices to discuss the situation of the strife-torn state.
The Interfaith Forum For Peace and Harmony, Manipur has organised a one-day Interfaith Fasting Prayer on Sunday at the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple, Hayingkhongbal, first Manipur Rifles Gate, Imphal as part of its moral, social and historical responsibilities to express collective ownership o
While talking to the reporters in the national capital, Thakur said, "Atrocities against women in any state are heart-wrenching. It is the state's responsibility to take charge and reduce crime against women."
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which is responsible for securing public installations across the country, is in talks with the Home Ministry to increase the number of security personnel posted at Manipur's Imphal airport amid the ongoing unrest in the state.
The team informed the Governor that they have visited various relief camps in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Kakching and Thoubal districts and met people and inquired about the facilities that are being provided to them.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a protest in front of the Gandhi statue at the Parliament premises over atrocities against women in Rajasthan and West Bengal as well as other states.
Manipur Police Housing Corporation Superintending Engineer on Sunday informed that the temporary shelter houses being constructed for displaced families in Manipur’s Yaithibi Loukon and Thoubal districts have made 30-35 per cent progress so far adding that the work started on July 4.
"DCW Chief Swati Maliwal and Member Vandana Singh left for Imphal from Delhi today morning and reached Manipur. Swati Maliwal has sought time from Manipur Governor and Chief Minister to discuss the issue," the release stated.