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Manipur unrest: Women hold sit-in protest urging government to end violence
On March 9, women from Thongju Bokul Makhong Village in Manipur organized a sit-in protest to express their anger and concern over the ongoing violence in the state. They demanded that the central government take immediate steps to end the prolonged unrest and restore peace. The protesters also urged authorities to address the root causes of the conflict and ensure the safety of all citizens. The protest comes months after deadly ethnic clashes erupted in Manipur, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. In response to the escalating violence, President’s rule was imposed in the state, but the situation remains tense, with sporadic clashes continuing in various regions. The women at the protest called for stronger measures to curb the violence and bring stability to the state.
10 March,2025 12:33 PM IST
N Biren Singh Steps Down from Manipur CM Post - Watch video
In a surprising development, N Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, resigned from his position on February 9. He submitted his resignation letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal, the state's capital. In his letter, Singh mentioned that he was stepping down due to health concerns. This sudden resignation comes amid ongoing tensions in the state, but Singh's decision was reportedly driven by personal reasons related to his health. Watch video for more information.
10 February,2025 11:22 AM IST
Manipur Violence: Fresh violence erupts between ethnic groups
Amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, gunfire and violence intensified between the two ethnic groups on Dec 27. Few civilians and security personnel were injured in a gunfight with armed men in Sanasabi, Thamnapokpi villages of Imphal East. Heavy firing from Yaingangpokpi Uyokching Hill towards a Meitei village has been ongoing since December 24. In a social media post on X, Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Dec 28 condemned the attack calling it “cowardly and unprovoked”. He further urged calm and unity, assuring that necessary measures are in place to handle the situation.
28 December,2024 07:19 PM ISTManipur Violence: 900 Kuki militants enter Manipur, warn of an attack
Ethnic violence tensions are escalating in Manipur. Manipur Security Advisor Kuldip Singh made a major announcement while addressing a press conference on September 20. Kuldip Singh stated. “900 Kuki militants have entered Manipur and the govt has received a warning that an attack can take place in or around 28 September.” He further added that security forces have taken adequate measures to counter such attacks.
21 September,2024 12:56 PM IST‘Main culprits’ behind killing of two teenage students held by CBI: Biren Singh
The tensions in violence-hit Manipur heightened again after teenagers were allegedly “kidnapped and killed” by armed miscreants. Acting swiftly on it, Home Minister Amit Shah appointed CBI Special Director, and other officials in Manipur to investigate the matter. The CBI team led by Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar reached Manipur on September 27 to investigate the murder of two students. Meanwhile, Manipur CM Biren Singh informed that the CBI has arrested four accused from Churachandpur in this case.
02 October,2023 12:07 PM IST | MumbaiManipur Violence: Assam Rifles DG reveals details about the situation they face
Lt. General PC Nair, Director General of Assam Rifles while addressing the media persons on September 01, shared that the situation they are facing in Manipur due to Manipur violence is unprecedented. Furthermore, he added that there is a need for realisation to come for the people that the only way forward is peace. “The situation that we are facing in Manipur is unprecedented. We have never faced anything of this kind. Something similar happened in the early 90s when the Nagas and Kukis fought and then within the Kuki groups also there was a fight in the late 90s. Today, the biggest challenge is the large number of weapons that are out within both communities. Related to this, is the minds of both communities. Today, there's so much against each other, it's so corrupted. This needs to be stalled. There is a need for realisation to come for the people that the only way forward is peace...,” PC Nair added
01 September,2023 12:29 PM ISTManipur Violence: Derek O'brien gets aggressive while speaking on the issue
TMC MP Derek O'Brien got aggressive while speaking on the Manipur violence issue on July 31. He said that the opposition wanted a detailed discussion under 267. He also slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked him ‘who the hell is he!’.
31 July,2023 03:29 PM ISTManipur Horror: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Central Govt over Manipur issue
As ethnic violence continues to engulf the Indian state of Manipur, Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on July 25 launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of Manipur horror. He said, “We insist PM Modi to come to the Parliament and speak on the Manipur issue but he is talking about East India Company in his party meeting. Why is he scared about opposition parties naming themselves as I.N.D.I.A. They are nervous because of our successful meetings in Patna and Bengaluru. PM Modi has become directionless, he cannot understand what to do and what to say. He is giving several statements outside, but we want him to come to the Parliament and have a detailed discussion and speak on the actions that the Govt is going to take on this. The Manipur issue is not like the ones in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh or West Bengal, it is way more serious. This is a concern for all the Northeast states in the country. They are not concerned about the atrocities against women.”
25 July,2023 07:23 PM ISTManipur Violence: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar and LoP Kharge's heated argument
On July 20th the Parliament's monsoon session began. In Rajya Sabha, a heated discussion was witnessed between Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of the Opposition and Congress chief Malllikarjun Kharge. The argument happened over the burning issue of Manipur Violence.
23 July,2023 11:58 AM ISTManipur Violence: Priyanka Gandhi slams PM Modi over the viral video
Amid the ongoing large-scale outrage over the spine-chilling horror of Manipur’s naked parade, Congress top gun Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at PM Modi over the sensitive issue. During her address in Gwalior, the Congress General Secretary alleged that PM Modi politicised the issue. A day before, PM Modi expressed his anger over the Manipur viral video and said, “Culprits won’t be spared”. The viral clip of two women being paraded naked in violence-hit Manipur has petrified the whole nation. The two-month-old video showing two women being treated in shockingly inhumane ways surfaced on various social media platforms. Agitated over the barbaric incident, several workers from different political parties held massive protests across the nation. Manipur has been witnessing ethnic violence since May after Kukis protested Meitei community's demand for an ST status.
22 July,2023 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai