In violence-hit Manipur, protesters burn Modi, Amit Shah’s effigies
In violence-hit Manipur, protesters burn Modi, Amit Shah’s effigies
Imphal: Amid fresh incidents of violence in at least three districts of Manipur, some women’s organizations on Friday protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the newly appointed security adviser to the Manipur government. Burn effigies of Kuldiep Singh. and overall operational commander Ashutosh Sinha.
One of the protesters, Sandhyarani, criticized the BJP government and said that people across the state were living in fear and uncertainty after the May 3 incident in Manipur.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh once again appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony.
He also announced to hold peace talks with all communities and stakeholders to normalize the situation in Manipur.
Union Minister of State for Home Nityananda Rai, who is currently on a tour of the conflict-hit state, said that Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Manipur on May 29 and will stay for three days to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis.
Police said incidents of violence, including arson, were reported from three districts – Imphal East, Churachandpur and Bishnupur.
The army and other central forces immediately reached the violence-hit areas and brought the situation under control.
Speaking to the media at the Secretariat, Singh said that the Army, Central Armed Police Force, Manipur Rifles, Police and Village Defense Force have been adequately deployed in 38 highly volatile and mixed population areas of various districts.
The Chief Minister said that a team of MLAs from Manipur met the Union Home Minister in Guwahati on Thursday and apprised him of the current situation.
Rai, who visited some districts, told the media that the recent unrest would affect development and welfare activities.
He said that all grievances, demands, issues and problems will be resolved through dialogue and peaceful process and people of different communities should have faith in the government and avoid all forms of violence.
