‘INDIA for Maipur': Opposition demands PM’s statement on Manipur issue in Parliament Monsoon Session 

Opposition alliance INDIA has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a comprehensive statement on sexual atrocities faced by women in Manipur at Parliament. This comes with nationwide outrage over a video which showed two Manipur women being paraded naked by a rival community. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that issue can only be discussed after PM Modi makes a statement. 

INDIA for Manipur 

Opposition MPs were seen holding placards of ‘INDIA for Manipur’ and 'INDIA demand PM statement on Manipur’ in Lok Sabha as the session gets underway. 

Sanjay Raut on Manipur issue

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut reacted to the Manipur issue and questioned what the government has done to chalk out a solution. 

“Can’t we raise our voice and question the government in the Parliament after women Manipur are being murdered, raped, and paraded naked? We want to know what the govt has done and what is the role of the Prime Minister,” he said. 

Centre agrees to hold discussion on the Manipur issue 

The Centre has agreed to hold a short-duration discussion on the Manipur issue with an anticipated reply from the Home Minister. However, the Opposition has sought a statement from PM Modi first. 

In a tweet, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "The 3rd day of the Monsoon session of Parliament begins today. INDIA's demand is straightforward. PM should make a comprehensive statement on the horrific post-May 3 developments in Manipur, after which a discussion would take place to express our collective sense of pain, anguish and desire for reconciliation."

"No 5D drama that PM does to escape responsibility in such situations: He denies, 'distorts', diverts, deflects and 'defames'. Will he rise to the occasion? Manipur is waiting. The nation is watching," the Congress general secretary said.

AAP demands PM Modi to speak on Manipur issue

In unison with the Opposition, Aam Aadmi Party has also sought PM Modi’s statement on Manipur violence. Noting that it is the responsibility of the Central government to restore peace in the north-eastern state, AAP MP Raghav Chadha said, “The country demands that the Government and

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