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Day 2 of Parliament monsoon session: Congress vs BJP over Manipur viral video

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Manipur violence and the viral video of two women being paraded naked rocked both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha again on the second day of the monsoon session with the principal opposition Congress and the ruling BJP leaders slogging it out inside and outside…

The Times of India

Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha sacked following remarks on Manipur violence

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday dismissed Minister of State for Soldiers’ Welfare Rajendra Gudha, hours after his remarks in the State Assembly, drawing parallels between the sexual violence in Manipur and the alleged atrocities against women in Rajasthan. Mr. Gudha, considered a loyalist of former Deputy CM Sachin…

The Hindu

Manipur: why is there conflict and how is the government responding?

As violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities continues in north-east Indian, campaigners criticise the authorities’ response and both sides warn of civil war

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma demands Rahul Gandhi’s apology for ‘defaming’ Manipur

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for, what he alleged, “defaming” Manipur. While condemning the Manipur viral video incident, the BJP leader also asked people not to paint the whole state or whole of Northeast with the same…

The Times of India

More cases of women being assaulted surface in Manipur

In Manipur, ethnic violence has led to a series of horrific crimes against women, including disrobing, parading naked, rape, and murder. On May 6, a 45-year-old woman was stripped and set ablaze in Imphal East. On May 4, two women were raped, tortured, and murdered in Imphal East.

The Hindu

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Imphal civil society group

Assam Rifles registers case of sedition, defamation against Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity for call to not surrender weapons; FIR registered at Churachandpur police station; COCOMI had demanded Assam Rifles be replaced with other police force; criminal case registered against Imphal-based politician for alleging Assam Rifles protecting Kuki terrorists.

The Hindu

Manipur violence: Nation outraged over viral video, calls grow for CM to resign

The video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in a village in violence-rocked Manipur has stunned the nation and triggered protests across the country.

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Dismiss Biren Singh government, Congress urges President

The Union government should dismiss the Biren Singh government in Manipur and impose President’s Rule in order to start the peace process under a neutral administration, the Congress said on Friday.

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BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan

The BJP went on the offensive on Friday, lashing out against the West Bengal and Rajasthan governments — ruled by the Trinamool Congress and Congress respectively — regarding their record on crimes against women.

The Hindu

Not interested in any chair, INDIA will defeat BJP in 2024, says Mamata

“INDIA will fight and Trinamool Congress will stand beside it with its flag like a soldier. I have said that we want nothing, all we want is for INDIA to win, BJP to lose... Hindustan, Bharat jitega, Modi harega [India will win, PM Narendra Modi will lose],” Mamata Banerjee said addressing her…

The Hindu

What is happening in India’s Manipur?

Viral clip showing dozens of men parading around two women stripped naked and assaulting them has triggered outrage.

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AIMSS, AIDSO condemn Manipur incident

Strongly condemning the ghastly sexual assault on two women in Manipur, members of the district committee of All India Mahila Samskrutika Sanghatane (AIMSS) submitted a memorandum in Dharwad on Friday.

The Hindu

Priyanka Gandhi bats for strong government in M.P. that can neither be ‘bought nor toppled’

Priyanka Gandhi appeals to people of Madhya Pradesh to elect strong government which can't be bought or dislodged. Criticizes BJP govt. on corruption, jobs, promises. Highlights inflation as biggest issue.

The Hindu

Manipur horror video: A.P. Congress leader says Modi should apologise to women across the country

APCC slams PM Modi for failing to address Manipur conflict; demands apology for 'horror video' of women being stripped & paraded. Congress leader Mastan Vali called for CBI probe into violence that has seen mobs torching 350 churches. BJP accused of 'dirty politics' to retain power, raking up UCC.

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PM Modi’s absence in both Houses spurs Opposition protests

Opposition. protests PM Narendra Modi's absence in both Houses of Parliament; demands structured debate on Manipur issue. Speaker urges members to find solution through discussions; Defence Minister reiterates government's readiness for discussion; Rajya Sabha Chairman cites Constitution, adjourns House.

The Hindu

‘INDIA’ placards appear in Lok Sabha for first time, Opposition alliance to stage joint dharna on July 24

Opposition alliance INDIA formed to challenge BJP in 2024 LS elections coordinated strategies in Monsoon session, demanding PM's statement on Manipur situation. Placards with "INDIA wants reply, not silence" and "Manipur is burning, PM speak about it" waved in Lok Sabha.

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Under fire after Newslaundry report, NCW chief says wrote thrice to Manipur authorities

The National Commission for Women received no response to three letters which raised concerns about violence against women in the state and were sent to the Manipur authorities, the commission’s chief Rekha Sharma claimed on Friday.

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India: four men arrested after women stripped naked and paraded in Manipur

Police say further arrests expected as attack captured in viral video prompts nationwide outrage

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Women in India set fire to house of Manipur assault main suspect

The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto streets in May and later incited mob to rape and parade them naked.

The Hindu

Questioning PM on Manipur is not “unparliamentary”: Derek O’Brien

TMC MP Derek O’Brien has written to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding that his entire speech on July 20 in the House be put on record, alleging that the act of declaring words used to criticise the government in power as “anti-union” or “unparliamentary” is a blatant attempt at muzzling…

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‘Crisis entirely of our own making’: Sanjib Baruah on ‘China role’ in Manipur violence and more

Amid extensive coverage of the violence in Manipur, there has been speculation about a communal angle to the standoff between Kukis and Meiteis in the state. While some have tried to draw a link between Meitei mobilisation and Hindutva elements, there have also been murmurs about a China role. But…

The Hindu

Before parading women naked in Manipur, mob killed people and torched houses, June 21 FIR states

An FIR filed in connection with parading two women naked in Manipur mentions the henious crimes committed by an armed mob of over 1000 people

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Opposition parties disrupt India's Parliament for 2nd day to protest ethnic violence in northeast

Deadly ethnic clashes in India’s northeast have rocked the country’s Parliament for a second straight day, with the opposition blocking proceedings and demanding the sacking of the top elected official of Manipur state, where more than 130 people have been killed since early May

The Hindu

Opposition walks out of Maharashtra Assembly over Manipur sexual violence

Opposition parties in Maharashtra's Assembly staged a walkout in protest of the government's refusal to discuss the dismissal of Manipur's government amidst the ongoing violence. They demanded President's Rule and condemned the BJP-led central government for its inaction.

The Hindu

National Commission for Women had been apprised of Manipur video incident on June 12

Before the video of the alleged incident of women being paraded naked and brutally assaulted in Manipur went viral on July 19, the National Commission for Women had been apprised of the same more than a month ago on June 12

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