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Attempts being made to create Manipur-like situation in Maharashtra: Patole

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday targeted the Centre and the Eknath Shinde-led state government, saying that attempts were being made to foment unrest in the society and create a Manipur-like situation in the state. He was addressing party workers at Kalyan in Thane district. Manipur has been witnessing ethnic violence since the first week of May, in which several people have lost their lives. "Through various incidents of social unrest, an attempt is being made in Maharashtra to trigger riots and create a situation like Manipur," he said. "Incidents of social unrest are taking place one after the other in the state. If democracy and the Constitution are to be preserved in the country, then there is no alternative to the Congress. Its policies and policies show that the BJP has nothing to do with the people of the country," Patole said. The Congress worked towards strengthening the country, he said, accusing the Narendra Modi government of selling assets of

Amit Shah calls all-party meet to discuss Manipur violence on June 24

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened an all-party meeting on June 24 in New Delhi to discuss the situation in Manipur which has witnessed sporadic violence since May 3. "Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah has convened an all party meeting on 24th June at 3 PM in New Delhi to discuss the situation in Manipur," a home ministry spokesperson tweeted. The announcement came after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the home minister here this evening. Sarma is also the convenor of the NDA's Northeast chapter NEDA (North-East Democratic Alliance). He had also visited Imphal a fortnight ago and met Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and a number of political leaders. Violent clashes broke out in Manipur after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts on May 3 to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. So far, nearly 120 people have lost their lives and over 3,000 are injured. Amit Shah had also visited the sta

3 civilians injured as SUV explodes in ethnic violence-hit Manipur

Three civilians were injured in Bishnupur district in ethnic violence-affected Manipur after an SUV parked at a culvert in Kwakta area exploded on Wednesday, sources said. A bomb inside the vehicle was possibly triggered after the driver alighted and slipped away. The three injured were standing near the vehicle and were shifted to Bishnupur District Hospital. Doctors at the hospital said one of them was injured severely. More than 100 people have lost their lives in the violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur that broke out over a month ago. Clashes first broke out in Manipur on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals - Nagas and Kukis - constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill districts.

50 days since Manipur burning, PM completely failed in his duty: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday said it has been 50 days since Manipur is burning and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "totally and completely failed" in his duty by choosing to deliberately ignore the violence-hit state in the time of crisis. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also accused the BJP-led government of "maximum silence, minimum governance" in Manipur. "Let us remind ourselves amidst all the news of the Prime Minister's visit to the USA that today is the 50th consecutive day of Manipur's pain, distress and agony. "The Prime Minister who gives 'gyaan' on so many issues has sadly not said a word on the tragedy that has engulfed the state, has not given an appointment to representatives of political parties who sought time from him, and has given no indication whatsoever that he even cares or is concerned," Ramesh wrote on Twitter. "He has totally and completely failed his duty as the Prime Minister of India by choosing to deliberately ignore Manipur in a tim

1,500 children from Manipur have enrolled in Mizoram schools: Official

More than 1,500 children who have shifted along with their families from violence-hit Manipur have been enrolled in various schools across Mizoram, a senior official of the education department said. Mizoram Education Director Lalsangliana told PTI that the displaced children were given free admission in government schools. Considering their situation, the students were allowed to enrol in the schools even if they could not produce the required documents, he said. Meanwhile, Mizoram Home Commissioner and Secretary H Lalengmawia expressed hope that the state government would receive monetary assistance from the Centre to provide relief to over 11,800 internally displaced people from Manipur. Lalengmawia told the meeting of the executive committee on internally displaced people of Manipur on Tuesday that, he along with other officials had accompanied Tourism Minister Robert Romawia Royte to Delhi to pursue the assistance sought by the state government recently. He said that the stat

Situation in Manipur heartbreaking: Sonia Gandhi appeals for peace

The former Congress chief said that as a mother, she understands their pain and appealed to their good conscience to lead the way

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Rhetoric and reaction

A violent public discourse stokes civil unrest

Manipur violence: Oppn upset over PM's silence, submits memorandum to PMO

Leaders of ten opposition parties from violence hit Manipur, led by Congress, accused PM Modi of ignoring the people of the north eastern state and not meeting the opposition leaders

Schools to resume classes in violence-hit Manipur from July 1: Officials

Schools will resume normal classes in violence-hit Manipur from July 1 instead of June 21 as announced earlier, officials said on Tuesday

Manipur students in Delhi-NCR struggling to survive due to strife in state

The prolonged strife in Manipur has resulted in a distressing situation for numerous students from the state residing in the national capital

Christian body writes to PM Modi seeking President's rule in Manipur

A Christian organisation based out of Kerala on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding imposition of President's rule in ethnic violence-hit Manipur

Manipur skips annual Rath Yatra procession amid ongoing ethnic violence

Manipur skipped annual Rath Yatra procession with chariots, which has been a public festival for 200 years, in view of the ongoing ethnic violence, which has so far claimed more than 120 lives

Manipur violence: FIU investigates high-value financial transactions

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is looking into transactions above Rs 20 lakh from January 1 onwards to check if they are linked to the violent ethnic clashes in Manipur

Manipur HC asks govt to provide limited internet in selected places

Manipur HC, in an interim order, directed state authorities to provide limited internet services to the public in some designated places under the control of the state authorities, sources said

SC refuses urgent listing of plea seeking protection of Manipur tribals

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear the interlocutory application (IA) filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum alleging that even after the Centre's assurances to this court

Manipur CM urges people with arms not to attack, appeals to maintain peace

Amid the violence in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh appealed to the people to maintain peace and urged those with arms not to attack so that normalcy can be restored."I appeal to the people who are with arms not to attack anything. Please maintain peace so that we can resource normalcy in the state....," said N Biren Singh while talking to reporters.Earlier on Monday, CM N Biren Singh visited some relief camps in the state and said that the state government is soon going to construct pre-fabricated houses to accommodate the people temporarily."I visited some relief camps and people are suffering. State Government is going to construct pre-fabricated houses to accommodate them temporarily," Manipur CM said."Around 3000-4000, houses will be constructed...We are looking for the place where the construction can be done," he further stated.On the intervening night of June 18-19, an Indian Army soldier was injured after armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing from Kanto Sabal .

People have 'lost faith' in BJP in Manipur, PM does not care: Congress

Congress has launched a fresh political attack against the BJP govt over the violence in Manipur, saying the people had completely lost faith in the administration and the saffron party was not united

4,000 temporary homes to be built for displaced people: Manipur CM

The violence, which broke out since May 3, so far has claimed 120 lives and injured around 400 people of different communities

BJP govt interested in prolonging conflict: Cong on Manipur violence

The Congress on Monday stepped up its attack on the government over the situation in violence-hit Manipur, saying "every passing day of neglect" confirms the belief that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are interested in prolonging the conflict. The Congress' attack came a day after it demanded that an all-party delegation be allowed to visit the state. In a tweet, Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said, "Manipur is burning since 49 days. On Day 50, will PM @narendramodi fly away to foreign lands, without uttering a single word on the ongoing crisis?" "Hundreds dead, thousands rendered homeless, countless churches and places of worship destroyed, and a state administration that is part of the problem, not the solution. To make matters even worse, the violence is now spreading to Mizoram as well," the Congress leader said on Twitter. Since the last many days, Manipuri leaders have been seeking time from Prime Minister Modi to ensure his intervention, ..