Opposition events on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘silence on the Manipur violence’ far too lengthy. This was regardless of that undeniable fact that PM Modi, earlier at present, acknowledged the he’s ‘pained’ by the sexual atrocities in opposition to girls in Manipur and promised to take strict motion in opposition to the culprits.

Responding to Modi’s feedback, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, “Deeply concerned about the fact that the PM was silent for so long. None of us could understand it.

“We are very glad that he broke his silence, now we would like him to approach the issue in Parliament to discuss it…We want to discuss it when he speaks inside the Parliament. He has spoken outside the Parliament, to the media. I am very glad, he has at least raised his voice. Now, let him bring the voice to the Parliament itself.”” (Read here)

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, “…When the Session begins, as per tradition, PM asks all the leaders about their well-being. So, he met Madam (Sonia Gandhi) too. She told the PM that we want a discussion on Manipur inside the House. I think PM had not anticipated such a question from her. So, he was taken aback and said, “Alright, I’ll see.” She insisted that the discussion be done. In a way, the Session began today with a demand by Madam herself, on behalf of Opposition…”

Speaking on PM Modi ‘s touch upon Manipur, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says, “…PM was compelled to react on the video because it has become viral now…Genocide is going on there…Justice will prevail only when the CM is removed and the PM orders CBI inquiry.”

Actors Akshay Kumar, Urmila Matondkar, Sanjay Dutt and Kiara Advani on Thursday expressed shock over a May 4 video of two tribal girls being paraded bare in strife-hit Manipur and demanded punishment for the perpetrators of the “horrifying” incident.

Tension mounted within the hills of Manipur after the video surfaced on Wednesday. It was doing the rounds on the eve of a deliberate protest march introduced by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) on Thursday to spotlight their plight.

The Northeastern state has been seeing ethnic violence since May 3 and several other fatalities have been reported.

Akshay mentioned he’s “shaken and disgusted” to see the video of violence in opposition to girls in Manipur.

“I hope the culprits get such a harsh punishment that no one ever thinks of doing a horrifying thing like this again,” the actor wrote on Twitter.

Actor-politician Urmila mentioned it was stunning how “no action” was taken by the authorities in an incident that came about in May.

“Shocked, shaken, horrified at #manipur video n fact that it’s happened in May with no action on it. Shame on those sitting on their high horses drunk with power, jokers in media boot licking them, celebrities who r silent. When did we reach here dear Bharatiyas/Indians? (sic)” she tweeted.

Advani mentioned she is praying that the ladies get justice on the earliest.

“The video of violence against women in Manipur is horrifying and has shaken me to the core… Those responsible must face the most SEVERE punishment they deserve,” she wrote on Twitter.

The video portraying violence in opposition to girls in Manipur was stunning and sickening, added Dutt.

“My utmost hope is for the culprits to be punished with the utmost severity, sending a clear message that such despicable actions will not be tolerated in any circumstance,” the actor mentioned.

Police mentioned a case of abduction, gangrape and homicide has been registered at Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district in opposition to unknown armed miscreants.

The Manipur Police on Thursday arrested one of many important accused who was seen in a May 4 video of two tribal girls being paraded bare and molested by a mob at a village in Senapati district, officers mentioned.

Actor Richa Chadha termed the incident “shameful, horrific, and lawless”.

Renuka Shahane questioned if there was “no one to stop the atrocities” in Manipur.

“If you are not shaken to the core by that disturbing video of two women, is it even right to call oneself human, let alone Bharatiya or Indian,” Shahane tweeted.

“Stop asking why he’s quiet. Surely, you don’t expect the very people who caused the strife to speak/act against it. #Manipur,” composer Vishal Dadlani wrote on the microblogging website.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh mentioned he’s “seething with anger”.

“No man should go unpunished for such crime. Attack on the dignity of a woman is an attack on humanity itself,” he mentioned.

Commenting on the incident, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri tweeted: “We are a failed society.”

On Manipur state of affairs, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, “Deeply concerned about the fact that the PM was silent for so long. None of us could understand it. We are very glad that he broke his silence, now we would like him to approach the issue in Parliament to discuss it…We want to discuss it when he speaks inside the Parliament. He has spoken outside the Parliament, to the media. I am very glad, he has at least raised his voice. Now, let him bring the voice to the Parliament itself.”

After Akshay Kumar, actor Kiara Advani on Thursday took to social media and reacted to the viral video that allegedly reveals two girls in Manipur being sexually assaulted on a street.

Kiara Advani reacts saying,  “Shaken me to the core”

Commenting on the sexual atrocities in Manipur, Rekha Sharma, NCW chief mentioned one important accused within the incident has been arrested and by the night extra culprits are prone to be arrested. 

“We have additionally given a discover to Twitter in opposition to permitting the circulation of such movies on their platform. This is certainly stunning and the NCW has taken cognizance of the incident. Many such incidents are coming to gentle from Rajasthan and Manipur. I’m in fixed contact with the administration and the accused shall be punished”

Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Manipur CM N Biren Singh after a video of two girls being paraded bare by males in Kangpokpi district went viral.

In a telephonic dialog, the Home Minister enquired in regards to the horrific incident that occurred on May 4 in Kangpokpi district, some 35 km from the state capital Imphal, 

Later, the Home Minister has directed the police to take strict motion in opposition to the culprits, sources near the event cited. 

Meanwhile, the primary accused within the case has been arrest. CM mentioned, strict motion is being thought of together with, ‘capital punishment’

On the Manipur video incident, CM N Biren Singh mentioned that he ordered a probe instantly after the video surfaced. 

He mentioned, “We saw the video and I felt so bad, it’s a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state govt will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused. Every human being should condemn it.”

The important accused within the case has been arrested

The Supreme Court on Thursday mentioned it’s “deeply disturbed” by the video of two women in Manipur being paraded naked.

Terming it “merely unacceptable”, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Centre and the state government to take immediate steps and apprise the apex court on what action has been taken.

“We will give somewhat time to the federal government to behave in any other case we are going to take motion if nothing is occurring on the bottom,” the bench, additionally comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra, mentioned.

Tension mounted within the hills of Manipur after a May 4 video surfaced on Wednesday displaying two girls from one of many warring communities being paraded bare by just a few males from the opposite aspect.

A day after a 76 days-old video of two Kuki girls being paraded bare in Manipur surfaced on the web, the primary suspect, Heradas (32), was arrested in Thoubal district. He was arrested with the help of a viral video displaying him sporting a inexperienced shirt, chief minister Biren Singh.

Singh mentioned, “After taking a Suo-moto cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action and made the first arrest this morning. A thorough investigation is currently underway and we will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment.” (Read here)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the incidents linked to sexual atrocities in Manipur and mentioned that “What has occurred to daughters of Manipur can by no means be forgiven, responsible won’t be spared”. He also urged all state chiefs to ensure safety of women.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the Monsoon session of the Parliament that begins today, PM Modi said, “This a shameful incident for any society…who did this and who’s accountable is one other situation however this has put our nation to disgrace. I enchantment to all chief minsters to tighten regulation and order. Whether it’s Rajasthan, Chattisgarh or Manipur…the problem of a lady’s honour is above all politics. (Read here)

Congress MP Manish Tewari says, “…Today, the Monsoon session of the Parliament is beginning. There should be a sensitive and responsible debate over the Manipur situation in both Houses. Manipur is a border state and if the situation is not conducive there and peace & harmony suffer a blow, it will have a far-reaching impact…”

As per India Today, tensions rise in Manipur as the important thing accused, Heradas (32), is arrested a day after a two-month-old video of two girls being paraded bare surfaces. The incident occurred on May 4 in Kangpokpi district, following violence within the north-east state.

Several opposition MPs on Thursday submitted suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha and adjournment movement discover in Lok Sabha to debate ongoing violence in Manipur. This comes a day after a May 4 video displaying two girls being paraded bare by some males in Manipur surfaced on social media.

The monsoon session of the Parliament will start at present, and it’s anticipated to be a stormy one.

News company ANI cites Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain, CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem, RJD MP Manoj have submitted suspension of Business Notice beneath rule 267 in Rajya Sabha to debate the “Prime Minister’s shocking silence on the ongoing violence in Manipur.”

Meanwhile, Congress Lok Sabha CPI MP Binoy Viswam, MP Manish Tewari and others despatched adjournment movement discover to Lok Sabha to lift the problem. (Read here)

DCW chief Swati Maliwal says, “I am unable to sleep after watching the video which has come from Manipur. The incident happened 2.5 months ago but no arrest has been made so far. I am ashamed that no one has been arrested. Central govt is silent, PM has not made a single statement. I am writing today to the Manipur CM and PM Modi to end the violence in Manipur and take action against the accused and police officials.”

The atrocious incident of two girls being disrobed and paraded on the village street that occurred about two-and-half month got here into focus solely on Wednesday, that too, after video surfaced on the web. The incident reveals how much less we all know in regards to the extent and the size of the battle in Manipur that claimed over 150 lives thus far. People who had been eyewitness to the incident specific that ‘the state nor the central government have the intent or the skills to handle the situation’ and ‘you tend to lose hope…’ (Full story here)

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan says, ” Today we are feeling ashamed. Politics should not be done on this (Manipur viral video) but where are PM, Home Minister and what are they doing? I want to ask why the PM is silent. He said that we are preparing a roadmap for Manipur. You are visiting several countries and saying that everything is fine in India. We want to ask whether you will ask your CM to resign or not.”

NCP chief Sharad Pawar tweets, “…Distressing to see disturbing visuals from Manipur specially the atrocities against the women, which is despicable. It’s time to unite, raise our voices, & demand Justice for the people of Manipur. Home department along with PMO need to immediately take necessary action to restore peace in Manipur.”

The authorities has issued an order to Twitter and different social media platforms, instructing them to not share the viral video of the 2 Manipuri girls being paraded nude. It is crucial for social media platforms to stick to Indian legal guidelines because the matter is presently beneath investigation: Government Sources

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after a May 4 video displaying two girls being paraded bare by some males in Manipur surfaced and requested when will the Narendra Modi authorities cease appearing like “all is well”.

The celebration additionally sought to know when will Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh get replaced.

Congress common secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned it has been 78 days since a full-scale ethnic violence broke out in Manipur and 77 days because the ghastly incident the place two girls had been stripped, paraded and allegedly raped.

It has been 63 days since an FIR was filed in opposition to unknown individuals and the culprits are nonetheless at massive, he mentioned.

“The rest of India had little clue that such a horrific incident occurred due to the ongoing Internet ban in Manipur. But it’s absolutely inexcusable that the Women and Child Development Minister (Smriti Irani) waited for 76 days to speak to the Manipur CM or even issue a statement,” Ramesh mentioned in his lengthy Twitter submit.

“Was the Union government, the home minister or the prime minister not aware of this? When will the Modi government stop acting like all is well?” he mentioned.

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari offers adjournment movement discover to debate the “ongoing ethnic clashes taking place in Manipur.” 

Meanwhile, CPI MP Binoy Viswam, RJD MP Manoj give suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha beneath rule 267, demanding a dialogue on “disturbing developments in Manipur.”

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday condemned the parading of two girls bare in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to concentrate to the prevailing state of affairs within the state and guarantee strict motion to the culprits.

The response comes after a video shot on May 4 surfaced on Wednesday, displaying the 2 girls being paraded bare within the northeastern state.

“The incident in Manipur could be very shameful and condemnable. This type of heinous act can’t be tolerated in Indian society,” Kejriwal, who is also the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor, said in a tweet in Hindi.

“The situation in Manipur is becoming so worrying. I appeal to the Prime Minister to pay attention to the situation in Manipur. Please take strict action against the culprits seen in the video of this incident. There should not be any place for people with such criminal tendency in India,” he added.

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday mentioned the celebration will elevate the problem of ethnic strife-torn Manipur in Parliament, whereas condemning the incident wherein two girls had been paraded bare and molested by a bunch of males within the northeastern state.

A five-member delegation of TMC MPs visited two aid camps every in Churachandpur, some of the affected districts, and Imphal Valley.

The leaders additionally known as on Governor Anusuiya Ukiye at Raj Bhavan right here.

“People told us about their pain. The relief materials provided to the relief camps in both hills areas and the valley are not sufficient. Those camps should get sufficient relief,” TMC Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee informed reporters.

Other opposition events additionally conveyed to the Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi that they need to talk about the problem throughout the monsoon session.

“The government is ready to discuss all issues in the Monsoon Session. We have appealed to the Opposition parties to support in the smooth functioning of the Parliament,” Joshi mentioned

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has condemned the horrific incident showcased in a viral video the place two girls are paraded bare by a mob after which gangraped. Irani known as the incident ‘condemnable and downright inhuman’ and knowledgeable that she had spoken to Manipur CM N Biren Singh.

“The horrific video of sexual assault of two girls emanating from Manipur is condemnable and downright inhuman. Spoke to CM @NBirenSingh ji who has knowledgeable me that investigation is presently underway & assured that no effort shall be spared to convey perpetrators to justice.” Union Minister Smriti Irani tweeted on Wendesday. (Read full story here)

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday over the state of affairs in Manipur and mentioned “INDIA will not stay silent while the idea of India is being attacked” within the northeastern state.

Gandhi’s remarks got here after a video shot on May 4 surfaced on Wednesday, displaying two girls being paraded bare in ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

Police mentioned a case of abduction, gang rape and homicide has been registered on the Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district in opposition to unidentified armed miscreants.

“PM’s silence and inaction has led Manipur into anarchy. INDIA will not stay silent while the idea of India is being attacked in Manipur,” Gandhi mentioned in a tweet.

“We stand with the people of Manipur. Peace is the only way forward,” he added