In New Delhi [India], Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticized the opposition for disrupting Rajya Sabha proceedings and urged them to review what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Upper House today about the state plagued by violence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the debate on 'Motion of Thanks' in the President's speech in Rajya Sabha, stating that the Central Government is making efforts to normalize the situation in the northeastern state of Manipur, which has been witnessing ethnic conflicts. . violence since last year.
"I would request everyone to review what Prime Minister Modi has said in Rajya Sabha. In the opening of Prime Minister Modi's address to the nation on the morning of Independence Day in 2023, he began with an appeal to the people of Manipur to that all "The country is with them. Prime Minister Modi also spoke in detail in the 17th Lok Sabha. So please go through what Prime Minister Modi has said about Manipur,” Rijiju said at a press conference.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi spoke on the Manipur issue in the Upper House of Paeliament today amid the opposition's charge that he had "turned his back" on the violence-hit state. His comments come a day after the Lok Sabha witnessed riots and protests by opposition leaders during his speech.
"The government is making continuous efforts to normalize the situation in Manipur. More than 11,000 FIRs have been registered and more than 500 people have been arrested. Incidents of violence are continuously reducing in Manipur," PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi further said that the central and state governments are establishing interactions with all stakeholders to restore peace.
"Today, schools, colleges, offices and other institutions are open in the state. The central government and the state government are talking to all stakeholders to restore peace," he said.
Giving a strong reply to the opposition on the Manipur issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi further attacked the Congress Party by claiming that it had imposed President's rule in Manipur ten times.
"The Union Home Minister stayed there for many weeks...The central government is extending all cooperation to Manipur to address the ongoing flood situation in the state. Today, two teams of NDRF have reached Manipur. "I warn those who are trying to add fuel to the fire... The Congress had imposed President's rule in Manipur 10 times..." he said.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi clashed with the Congress over Manipur issues in Parliament, sparking riots and finger-pointing amid heated debates over regional unrest.
The northeastern state has been witnessing ethnic violence since May 3 last year following clashes during a demonstration organized by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of scheduled tribes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the debate on 'Motion of Thanks' in the President's speech in Rajya Sabha, stating that the Central Government is making efforts to normalize the situation in the northeastern state of Manipur, which has been witnessing ethnic conflicts. . violence since last year.
"I would request everyone to review what Prime Minister Modi has said in Rajya Sabha. In the opening of Prime Minister Modi's address to the nation on the morning of Independence Day in 2023, he began with an appeal to the people of Manipur to that all "The country is with them. Prime Minister Modi also spoke in detail in the 17th Lok Sabha. So please go through what Prime Minister Modi has said about Manipur,” Rijiju said at a press conference.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi spoke on the Manipur issue in the Upper House of Paeliament today amid the opposition's charge that he had "turned his back" on the violence-hit state. His comments come a day after the Lok Sabha witnessed riots and protests by opposition leaders during his speech.
"The government is making continuous efforts to normalize the situation in Manipur. More than 11,000 FIRs have been registered and more than 500 people have been arrested. Incidents of violence are continuously reducing in Manipur," PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi further said that the central and state governments are establishing interactions with all stakeholders to restore peace.
"Today, schools, colleges, offices and other institutions are open in the state. The central government and the state government are talking to all stakeholders to restore peace," he said.
Giving a strong reply to the opposition on the Manipur issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi further attacked the Congress Party by claiming that it had imposed President's rule in Manipur ten times.
"The Union Home Minister stayed there for many weeks...The central government is extending all cooperation to Manipur to address the ongoing flood situation in the state. Today, two teams of NDRF have reached Manipur. "I warn those who are trying to add fuel to the fire... The Congress had imposed President's rule in Manipur 10 times..." he said.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi clashed with the Congress over Manipur issues in Parliament, sparking riots and finger-pointing amid heated debates over regional unrest.
The northeastern state has been witnessing ethnic violence since May 3 last year following clashes during a demonstration organized by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of scheduled tribes.
