Member of Parliament Dr. Akoijam Bimol raised serious concerns over the continuing violence in Manipur during the session of the 2nd phase of the budget session, Lok Sabha, calling for justice, accountability, and restoration of normalcy in the state.
Addressing the House, Dr. Bimol highlighted a recent incident involving an engineer, Mayank Nambam Rishikanta, who was allegedly shot dead at point-blank range by suspected armed miscreants. He described the victim’s final moments—pleading for his life with folded hands—as a powerful symbol of the suffering endured by the people of Manipur.
“The folded hands of Rishikanta represent hundreds who have lost their lives and thousands rendered homeless in the ongoing violence,” he said, adding that it reflects the collective plea for justice from affected families across the state.
The MP also referred to other victims, including two young women reportedly killed in Imphal and an elderly woman among a group of six women and children who were allegedly abducted and killed, underscoring the widespread human toll of the conflict.
Raising the issue of prolonged displacement, Dr. Bimol said many residents continue to live in relief camps and are unable to return to their homes. He further alleged restrictions on free movement, stating that access to highways and airports has remained limited for the past three years.
He urged the House to allocate time for a detailed discussion on the Manipur situation, particularly on what he termed a denial of basic human rights. “People are asking for the constitutional right to return home and rebuild their lives,” he stated.
Questioning the delay in accountability, Dr. Bimol pointed out that an inquiry committee set up in 2023 has yet to submit its report. He asked why responsibility for the violence has not been fixed despite the passage of time.
In a strong remark, he cautioned against treating Manipur as a peripheral entity, emphasizing that it is an integral state of the Union of India. He urged the Government of India to act decisively to ensure justice and restore public confidence.
