Abdullah, while talking to the reporters here was slamming the Central government over ‘abnormal’ situation of the union territory when he called the move “a welcome one”.
However, a team of opposition MPs belonging to I.N.D.I.A is slated to visit Manipur on July 29 and 30 amid their demand for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the situation in the state, which has seen ethnic violence.
Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the prevailing situation in Manipur and alleged that the ruling party thinks of Manipur as if it is Pakistan".
To ensure that his visits and inspection do not cause any inconvenience to the public and disruption of traffic, the Lieutenant Governor is stepping out of the Raj Niwas in the late evening (0930 PM) and taking stock of the situation for two to three hours on each visit, said LG's office.
Amid the prevailing situation in Manipur, the law and order situation has been relatively better in the state, the government sources said on Thursday.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his surprise on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not said a word about the situation in Manipur. Gandhi stated that when the state of the country is burning, one would expect the Prime Minister to say something.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the respondents (Ministry of Railways) to ensure the “highest standards” of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.
Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that if the Central Government was aware of the situation in Manipur and saw it all happening then they should no longer remain in power.
A team of opposition MPs belonging to I.N.D.I.A is slated to visit Manipur on July 29 and 30 amid their demand for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the situation in the state, which has seen ethnic violence
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced disruptions on Thursday over demands of opposition members related to Manipur situation and both Houses were adjourned till 2 pm
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Jagannath Sarkar on Thursday reiterated that the government was ready for a discussion on the situation in Manipur in the Parliament and said the anti-BJP coalition is creating ruckus inside the House.
All Members of Parliament from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) will wear black clothes to the Parliament to register its protest over the situation in Manipur.