Today, in the Rajya Sabha, Smriti Irani delivered a passionate speech as the opposition members demanded a discussion on the situation in Manipur. She appeared visibly angry and expressed her strong emotions while addressing the issue. Tensions escalated when the Kuki community protested against the Meiteis' demands for official tribal status, as the Kukis feared it would further empower the Meiteis and allow them to encroach on predominantly Kuki areas by acquiring land and settling there.
However, underlying reasons for the tensions are manifold. The Kukis believe that the Meitei-led government's supposed war on drugs is a pretext to uproot their communities. Moreover, illegal migration from Myanmar has exacerbated the situation. The pressure on land due to population growth and unemployment has also led to the involvement of youth in various militias.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent on the violence in Manipur until a video of the May 4th attack surfaced recently. His belated response has led many Indians to question why it took so long for him to publicly comment on the situation. In response to the unrest, the Indian government has deployed 40,000 soldiers, paramilitary troops, and police to the region to curb the ongoing violence. However, the government has resisted tribal leaders' calls for direct rule in the area.
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However, underlying reasons for the tensions are manifold. The Kukis believe that the Meitei-led government's supposed war on drugs is a pretext to uproot their communities. Moreover, illegal migration from Myanmar has exacerbated the situation. The pressure on land due to population growth and unemployment has also led to the involvement of youth in various militias.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent on the violence in Manipur until a video of the May 4th attack surfaced recently. His belated response has led many Indians to question why it took so long for him to publicly comment on the situation. In response to the unrest, the Indian government has deployed 40,000 soldiers, paramilitary troops, and police to the region to curb the ongoing violence. However, the government has resisted tribal leaders' calls for direct rule in the area.
#SmritiIrani #RajyaSabha #Manipur #MonsoonSession #ManipurNews #KUKI #MEITEI #Opposition #NBirenSingh #PMModi #ManipurVoilance #ManipurUnrest #HWNews
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00:00 Question no. 64, Shri Mati Priyanka Chaturvedi.
00:07 Sir, my question was about orphans. State-wise record of orphans in the country.
00:23 I want to ask you through the Minister, there has been a lot of violence in Manipur for the past 80 days.
00:32 It will not go on record. It cannot go on record.
00:41 Honourable Minister.
00:43 Answer pertaining to the question pertinently laid on the table of the House with regards to question no. 64.
00:52 Question no. 65, Shri Adi Singh.
00:55 The point is that I can only ask supplementary if North-East survives.
01:10 There is problem in Manipur, spreading over to Mizoram, Meghalaya.
01:14 State-wise record, Honourable Minister.
01:17 64, 65.
01:20 Sir, answer is laid on the table of the House but he is asking something else. He is talking about Manipur.
01:26 Sir, he has not asked any question.
01:29 Question no. 66, Dr. M. E. Yazdik.
01:35 Question no. 66.
01:41 Yes, question no. 66, Dr. M. E. Yazdik.
01:45 Sir, I have seen the reply but I would like to ask the Minister whether his colleague women ministers are going to speak on Manipur.
01:57 It will not go on record. It is indecorous conduct. It is misconduct. It is abuse of authority. Honourable Minister.
02:08 I take strong objection to this because women ministers, women politicians have spoken not only on Manipur, but Rajiv Khan, Chhattisgarh as well.
02:20 Tell me, where will you have the guts to discuss Rajiv Khan? Where will you have the guts to discuss Chhattisgarh?
02:26 Where will you have the courage to discuss what is happening in Yahore?
02:30 Where will you have the courage to talk about the victory?
02:33 Where will you have the courage? How long can we put Manipur on fire?
02:37 Where will you have the courage to tell how people are raped in Congress wall stands?
02:43 To not murder castes or shame the women ministers in this cabinet?
02:47 Question no. 67.
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