Manipur, a northeastern state of India, has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The recent incident of violence that occurred shocked the nation and exposed the deep-rooted tensions between the Meitei and Kukis. On May 4, two Kuki women were subjected to brutal horror which jolted the nation. The incident shocked the nation. The Supreme Court albeit a few hours later when the video surfaced took suo moto cognisance of the act. It intervened and directed the state government to investigate the matter. Meanwhile violence which started early May, caused 140+ fatalities and thousands displaced. Hundreds of deaths and destruction is still unaccounted. The Futility of Violence: As Isaac Asimov wisely said, "Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." This quote underscore
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“Sky Will Not Fall If PM Addresses Parliament” Says Oppn Protest Continues Over Manipur Violence: Details Inside!
As Opposition MPs remained steadfast in their demand for a more extensive discussion on the northeast state, Monday's third day of the Monsoon Session was a washout with many adjournments. After numerous adjournments and violent scenes over the Opposition's demand for a more extensive discussion on the devastating unrest in Manipur, both Houses of Parliament were interrupted on Monday. The government was prepared for a discussion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha in the afternoon. “I request the Opposition to let a discussion take place on this issue. It is important that the country knows the truth on this sensitive matter,” Shah said. However, the unyielding opposition parties demanded that Manipur be considered in accordance with Rule 267, which halts all work
Read MoreBJP MP Locket Chatterjee Breaks Down, Says “What Happened In Bengal As Shameful’ As Manipur Incident: Checkout Deets!!!
During the Bengal panchayat elections, two reported incidences of sexual assault on female candidates were described by Hooghly MP. "Pay attention to the daughters of Bengal too," she pleaded with the audience. At a news conference on Friday, BJP MP Locket Chatterjee sobbedly recalled reported instances of sexual assault on female candidates and referred to the West Bengal panchayat elections as "nothing but a shameful phase of violence and atrocities against women." The Hooghly MP claimed that on July 8, the day of the panchayat elections, a BJP candidate for gram sabha in Howrah's Panchla town was assaulted and undressed in a voting booth. The MP went on to say that when the prime minister addressed the Manipur situation, he also requested that other states strengthen la
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