Opposition likely to move no-confidence motion against govt in Lok Sabha, say sources
All parties are learnt to be on board, said sources New Delhi, July 25(Press Ki Taquat) Opposition parties that are part of the INDIA alliance on Tuesday decided to move a no- confidence motion against the government on the Manipur violence issue, top sources said today. A notice is likely soon. All parties are learnt […]
Several opposition MPs move notices seeking discussion on Manipur situation
The Monsoon Session has seen repeated adjournments in the face of Opposition protests New Delhi, July 25(Press Ki Taquat) On the fourth day of the Parliament Monsoon session on Tuesday, several MPs from opposition parties have given notices in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the Manipur issue, which has been a […]
One more arrested over Manipur viral video of woman paraded naked
The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob Imphal, July 25(Press Ki Taquat) One more person has been arrested in connection with the stripping and parading of two women in Manipur, a video of which has attracted nationwide condemnation, police said on Tuesday. The fresh arrest […]
Ready to debate on Manipur issue, don’t know why Oppn stalling: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
On Sunday, defence minister Rajnath Singh called up senior opposition leaders including Kharge and TR Baalu among others asking for debate to start. New Delhi, July 24(Press Ki Taquat) The government on Monday asked the opposition to begin a debate on the issue of Manipur and crimes against women all over the country, saying it […]
FIR over social media posts alleging involvement of RSS functionary, son
The video of the two women being paraded naked by the members of a different community surfaced last week, triggering a nationwide outrage Imphal, July 24(Press Ki Taquat) An FIR has been registered by the Manipur police against unidentified people for allegedly circulating a picture of an RSS functionary and his son and claiming that […]
MANIPUR HORROR DEMANDS EXEMPLARY PUNISHMENT: SANDHWAN WRITES TO AMIT SHAH UNDERLINING THAT MANIPUR CM’S POSITION UNTENABLE IN WAKE OF UNRELENTING VIOLENCE AND ATROCITIES
CHANDIGARH, JULY 23(Press Ki Taquat) Reiterating that those responsible for horrendous act of outraging modesty of women in Manipur must be dealt with most stringent legal provisions and given the harshest of punishments, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has urged the Union Home Minister to order a high-level enquiry to ensure justice […]
Manipur violence explained: What triggered and why is peace yet to return
The Army in the state cannot act independently and are legally bound to work with state police and authorities, who analysts say are also divided along ethnic lines New Delhi, July 22(Press Ki Taquat) Women’s groups held protests across the country over a sexual assault case during ethnic clashes in Manipur.At least 125 people […]
TMC accuses BJP of stalling Parliament, demands PM open debate on Manipur
Proceedings in both the Houses of Parliament have been paralysed since the Monsoon Session began on July 20 New Delhi, July 22(Press Ki Taquat) TMC MP Derek O’Brien has alleged that the BJP was stalling Parliament proceedings and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the debate on the Manipur issue either in Rajya Sabha […]
Before parading women naked in Manipur, mob killed people and torched houses: FIR
The husband of one of two women paraded naked is a Kargil war veteran and had served as a subedar of the Assam Regiment The FIR registered in connection with the parading of two women naked in Manipur, charged that before abducting them, a group of armed men came to the village in Kangpokpi district […]
Supreme Court seeks report on steps taken to curb ethnic violence in Manipur, rehabilitation of citizens
Expressing concern over the law and order situation in Manipur, the Supreme Court sought a detailed status report from the state government on the measures taken to curb ethnic violence in the state. The Supreme Court asked the government to list the steps taken towards building rehabilitation camps for homeless and violence-affected people, deployment of forces, […]