Slamming the BJP-led Union government for its persistence with imposing Hindi disregarding Tamil and other languages and washing its hands off Manipur, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, charged the Centre with usurping the legitimate rights of the states.
The Manipur government on Monday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services for two more days in seven trouble-torn districts, officials said.
Manipur’s descent into violence once again high lights the fragility of peace in regions marred by ethnic divides and inadequate governance.
Congress, on Monday, slammed the BJP-led government in Manipur and the Centre for the situation in Manipur stating that there is complete “anarchy” under the ‘double-engine’ government in the northeastern state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the situation in violence-ridden Manipur and asked the senior security officials to take effective steps to prevent violence and maintain peace in the Northeastern state
Floor leaders from the Opposition bloc – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) – on Wednesday met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted a memorandum to her on the prevailing situation in Manipur, imploring her to impress upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urgently address the Parliament over the issue.
The BSP leader said in both instances the government has failed to contain violence and save the lives and properties of the people.
The prolonged bloody ethnic violence in Manipur bringing in its wake horrendously shameful atrocities on women continues to send shock…
More than 100 women journalists have urged the editors to give adequate coverage to the incidents that have taken place in Manipur. Till date more than 142 people have been killed and 50,000 people displaced. They have been put in camps.
Opposition MPs on Tuesday moved notices in the Rajya Sabha seeking a discussion on the Manipur violence.
