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Kuki women video: A case for President’s Rule in Manipur

The incident itself took place on May 4. A police FIR was filed on May 18. However, it was only after a video of the horrific incident – involving two Kuki women being paraded naked down a street by a mob of Meitei men – went viral on July 19…

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Protest against Manipur incident in Mysuru

In Mysuru, the Karnataka Mahila Dourgenya Virodhi Okkuta (KMDVO), a federation of organisations against violence on women, staged a demonstration at Ramaswamy Circle and were joined by members of the civil society.

The Hindu

H.D. Deve Gowda expresses concern over Manipur

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on July 21 tweeted to express concern over the violence in Manipur and said that he “would like to play a role in bringing peace to the North East.”

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BJP driving a wedge between tribals in Manipur, says Congress MLA Podem Veeraiah

The Congress has accused the BJP government of driving a wedge between the tribals for its political benefit through the way it handled the Manipur crisis, and the silence of the Prime Minister for over two months was testimony to that.

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Congress has no right to ‘lecture’ on Manipur violence, says Andhra Pradesh BJP president Purandeswari

Daggubati Purandeswari, BJP State President of Vijayawada, criticized Congress for lecturing on violence in Manipur. She noted that insurgency and casualties had dropped under Narendra Modi's govt. She also congratulated G. Kishan Reddy on becoming Telangana BJP president, wishing the party success under his leadership.

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Morning Digest | More cases of women being assaulted surface in Manipur; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges

Morning Digest, July 22, 2023 | PM Modi absent from Parliament, Opposition protests; 2 more cases of women assault in Manipur; Assam Rifles files sedition case against Imphal civil society group; Jaishankar pays tribute to Abe; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges; IUML MP writes…

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Manipur sexual assault | DMK’s women wing to hold protest in Chennai on July 23

DMK's women wing to protest sexual assault on two tribal women in Manipur. Kanimozhi to lead protest in Chennai on July 23. Protests to be held at all district headquarters on July 24. DMK accuses Manipur govt & BJP-led Centre of failing to prevent such incidents.

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Meitei outfit accuses Delhi Police of discriminating against them

Meitei Heritage Society accuses Delhi Police of discriminating against them by not allowing them to protest, while allowing Kuki-Zomi orgs. Hundreds protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding CM & HM resign & impartial probes into cases of violence in Manipur. MHS demands equal right to express & protest peacefully.

The Hindu

Video of two naked women being harassed draws attention to tribal conflict in India’s Manipur

A video showing two naked women being assaulted by a mob of men in Manipur, in northeastern India, has shocked the nation and brought renewed attention to a deadly tribal conflict. It has also prompted Prime Minister Modi to make a statement on the violence that is tearing Manipur apart.…

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Belated outrage: On the Manipur violence and the top political response

Steps towards reconciliation would require much better leadership than what the State government in Manipur has offered so far

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An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Information flows, rather than Net blocks as in Manipur, are necessary to ensure the accountability of the State and central governments in taking steps to ensure truth, justice and reconciliation

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Dismiss Manipur government, arrest all culprits, demand activists

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Mallikarjun Kharge’s humour even changes inclement weather, wishes V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar on Congress president’s birthday

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha may be witnessing unruly scenes for the last two days of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament over Manipur violence, but some pleasant moments also take place in the Upper House. Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday heaped praises on leader of opposition in the Rajya…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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 Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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.

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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…

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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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