Several prominent Meitei civil society organizations (CSOs) in Delhi, including the Delhi Manipuri Society (DeMAS), Meitei Heritage Society, and Ningols United Progressive Initiative (NUPI), have called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the escalating violence in Manipur. They allege that armed Kuki militants have been targeting Meitei civilians in a series of attacks. According…
Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing grave concern over the escalating violence in Manipur. In his letter, Akoijam urged the government to take swift and decisive action to control the situation and restore peace. Akoijam highlighted the devastation caused by the ongoing conflict, which…
Reports were surfaced about China’s People Liberation Army’s (PLA) incursion into Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh, to which Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed the reports. The Minister said, “China can’t take our land. Overlapping of patrolling does take place in the undemarcated areas. They are not allowed to construct anything permanent. There is strict…
Muslims practice of a two-hour break from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Fridays has been scraped by Assam Legislative Assembly. From now on, Muslim lawmakers and staff members will not be allowed to take a break for Friday prayers, or namaz. Breaking the colonial-era practice, the decision was taken to emphasise the Assembly to…
Trinamool Congress government have been facing severe backlash due to rape and murder of a traniee doctor in RG Kar Hospital. Widespread protest have outraged in the country for the failure of the government in the state. Recently during an event, Mamata Banerjee attacked BJP by saying that “if Bengal burns, then Assam and Delhi…
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam has stated that his party has raised demands for 10 per cent reservation for Muslims in Assam. Aminul Islam said, “Muslims in Assam are backward and economically weaker section. We demanded 10 per cent reservation for the Muslims in government jobs and other government schemes in…
The Manipur government has made the public aware of an audio tape that is doing the rounds on social media and purports to be that of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. A review of social media activity reveals a concerted effort, with multiple X (formerly Twitter) accounts posting the audio with the same captions. In…
The Meitei Alliance has strongly condemned the actions of ten Kuki MLAs from Manipur who, on August 2, 2024, accused India’s Home Minister of orchestrating an “ethnic cleansing campaign” against their communities. The accusations came in response to the Home Ministry’s decision to relocate two Assam Rifles battalions from Manipur, a move deemed necessary by…
The sixth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began today, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the budget estimates for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The proposed budget outlines a gross expenditure of Rs 34,899 crore. In his budget speech, Singh acknowledged the adverse impact of unrest on…
Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba today addressed the house, drawing attention to the ongoing crisis in Manipur. In his speech, Sanajaoba called for a comprehensive rehabilitation package and a long-term solution to ensure peaceful co-existence in the state. Sanajaoba noted that the tension in Manipur is gradually subsiding and normalcy is slowly returning, expressing optimism…
