Rahul's Strategic Chess Move: Amethi to Rae Bareli Shift in Lok Sabha Election

Rahul's Strategic Chess Move: Amethi to Rae Bareli Shift in Lok Sabha Election Rahul Gandhi describes himself as the best chess player among Indian politicians, and his latest gambit appears to be his decision to contest from Rae Bareli instead of his home ground Amethi. Gandhi obviously hopes that the move will checkmate opponents but the BJP sees it as a cowardly retreat from the battleground. ''He is an experienced player of politics and chess. The party leadership takes its decisions after much discussion, and as part of a larger strategy. This single decision has befuddled the BJP, its supporters, and its sycophants,'' Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on the much-anticipated decision. ''The BJP's self-proclaimed Chanakya, who used to talk about 'paramparagat seat' is now not sure how to respond,'' he said. The chess reference by Ramesh comes days after the Congress put out a video of Gandhi talking about his interest in the board game and its similarities with politics. In the video, when Gandhi is asked who is the best chess player among Indian politicians, he said, ''Me''. Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency in the afternoon, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. He was accompanied by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as he filed his papers around 2 pm. Gandhi had made his poll debut from Amethi in 2004 and saw relative smooth sailing in the first 10 years with the UPA being in power, while the last 10 years have been challenging. He won the 2014 polls against the BJP's Smriti Irani by over a lakh votes but she had run a spirited campaign and made inroads into the Congress citadel of Amethi. She finally breached the fortress in 2019, beating the Gandhi family scion by over 55,000 votes. However, Gandhi's 'Plan B' seemed to have worked as he contested the polls from two constituencies and won from Kerala's Wayanad, ensuring that his stint in Parliament continued. Some of the earlier electoral gambles of Gandhi such as pitching the 2019 polls campaign of the Congress on the Rafale issue have not paid off but Gandhi has always stuck to his convictions and maintained his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including on the Adani issue. He has been at the receiving end of criticism from various quarters and often been dubbed a ''reluctant politician'' or ''part-time politician'', but he has remained unfazed by such criticism. At a press briefing in Ghaziabad a couple of weeks ago, Gandhi had taken a swipe at the media for dubbing him a ''non-serious'' politician. He had cited his involvement with the MGNREGA scheme, the Land Acquisition Bill, the Bhatta Parsaul movement, Niyamgiri Hills matter, and had said for the media all this was ''non-serious while talking about Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Virat Kohli was serious''. In 2004, Gandhi announced his entry into Indian politics, contesting his first election from Amethi, the same seat that was represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi (1999-2004) and his late father Rajiv Gandhi between 1981-91. Rahul Gandhi won by an overwhelming margin of almost three lakh votes. He again won in 2009 but his margin was reduced in 2014 and was defeated by Irani in 2019. He had been criticised for not spending enough time in the constituency, allowing the BJP to make inroads into the Congress fortress. Gandhi was appointed vice president of the Congress in 2013 and took over the reins of the party on December 16, 2017. He stepped down as its president in May 2019 after the drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls. Since then, he has taken out to yatras -- a cross country Kanyakumari to Kashmir march on foot and a hybrid Manipur to Mumbai yatra, initiatives which were hailed by Congress leaders for galvanising cadres and enthusing supporters. Gandhi had recently said it is now his life mission to ensure justice for the SCs, STs, OBCs and the deprived people. He has pitched the Congress campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha on five Nyays -- Yuva Nyay, Nari Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay. Born on June 19, 1970 to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi, he is the elder of the two siblings and spent his formative years in New Delhi, studying at St. Columba's School and then went on to study at the Doon School in Dehradun. His father Rajiv Gandhi then entered politics and became prime minister after the assassination of Rahul's grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi. Due to constant security threats, Rahul and his sister Priyanka were home-schooled. A year after attending St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, for his undergraduate studies, he moved to the US to attend Harvard University. Following the assassination of his father and the security concerns that surfaced, Rahul Gandhi shifted to Rollins College in Florida. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1994. Thereafter, he went on to pursue and complete his M.Phil. in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge (Trinity College) in 1995. Upon graduation, Rahul started his professional journey at the Monitor Group, a management consulting firm in London. He later returned to India and eventually joined politics. Gandhi is a certified scuba diver and is known for his fitness. He also holds a black belt in Aikido, a Japanese martial art.

Manipur Governor meets family of a person missing since April 19

Imphal: The Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey convened a meeting with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, along with Chief Secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi at Raj Bhavan on Thursday. During the meeting, the Governor discussed the disappearance of Khangenbam Apamba Singh of Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai, Imphal West. The Governor stressed the steps needed to trace [] The post Manipur Governor meets family of a person missing since April 19 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Here's What 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Schedule: Seven Phases from April 19 to June 1

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are set to unfold in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with results expected on June 4. The Election Commission has revealed the schedule, highlighting that April 19 will witness the highest number of constituencies, totaling 102, while the fifth phase, on May 20, will see the lowest number at just 49. Here's a breakdown of the election phases across different states: Single Poll Date (22 states): Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. Two-phase Voting (4 states): Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur Three-phase Voting (2 states): Chhattisgarh, Assam Four-phase Voting (3 states): Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand Five-phase Voting (2 states): Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir Seven-phase Voting (3 states): Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal The Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule is as follows: Phase 1 (April 19): 101 Seats Phase 2 (April 26): 89 Seats Phase 3 (May 7): 94 Seats Phase 4 (May 13): 96 Seats Phase 5 (May 20): 49 Seats Phase 6 (May 25): 57 Seats Phase 7 (June 1): 57 Seats Each phase covers various states and Union Territories, ensuring a comprehensive electoral process across the nation. In the first phase on April 19, a total of 102 seats will be contested across several states and Union Territories: Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal West, Arunachal East Assam: Sonitpur, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur Bihar: Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui Jammu & Kashmir: Udhampur Madhya Pradesh: Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara Maharashtra: Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chandrapur Manipur: Inner Manipur Meghalaya: Shillong, Tura Mizoram: Mizoram Nagaland: Nagaland Rajasthan: Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa, Nagaur Sikkim: Sikkim Tamil Nadu: Thiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukkudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari Tripura: Tripura West Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit West Bengal: Cooch Behar, Alipurduars, Jalpaiguri Chhattisgarh: Bastar Uttarakhand: Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, Hardwar Andaman & Nicobar: Andaman Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep Puducherry: Puducherry These elections aim to engage citizens in the democratic process, allowing them to exercise their right to vote and shape the future of their nation. Congress Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha 2024, Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Rae Bareli Congress KL Sharma to Contest against BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi Trinamool Congress Accuses Congress Leader of Promoting BJP Agenda

Rains snap road & rail links to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam

GUWAHATI: Road and railway communications to Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district in Assam, as well as neighbouring Northeast states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur, remains severed due to incessant rains that triggered landslides and washed away roads and railway tracks in multiple locations. Heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao district of Assam led to landslides [] The post Rains snap road & rail links to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

'The kind of situation we are seeing...we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India'

Manipur violence: What the state has gone through since last year

Ongoing clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur stem from long-standing ethnic tensions and territorial disputes. The demand for ST status by Meiteis exacerbates conflicts, leading to violence, displacements, and mistrust among tribal communities.

Towers To Trees: The Ingenious Ways Manipuris Survived The Internet Shutdown

As ethnic tensions broke out on 3rd May, 2023, the state government of Manipur ordered a complete blanket ban on the Internet. But people found ways to get around it.

Manipur: A Year of Strife and Division

Manipur: A Year of Strife and Division Manipuris can point to the day their homeland became a state divided and society was pulled apart, separating families and neighbours who had lived together for generations and upending thousands of lives. It was exactly a year ago. May 3, 2023. The date is imprinted on the collective memory of an entire people who mark the day two Manipurs came into being, divided as it were by a virtual line of control. That was the day a 'Tribal Solidarity March' organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status led to ethnic clashes between the Meitei and the Kuki communities. The conflict, which has impacted everyday life in myriad ways, has claimed more than 200 lives and displaced many thousands. The three main ethnic groups in the northeast state have historically clustered in different parts of the state's geography - the Meiteis in the valley, the Kukis in the southern hills and the Nagas in the northern hills. But there has never been an absolute, hostile segregation of the communities. Until last May. Now, the Meiteis population is concentrated in Imphal Valley and the Kukis have shifted to the hills. Nothing illustrates the state's deep ethnic fault lines better than the bordering areas dividing the plain and hill districts. Concertina coils, armoured vehicles, armed security personnel, sandbag bunkers... The checkpoints, be it at the border between Bishnupur and Kuki dominated Churachandpur, or Meitei controlled Imphal West and Kuki area Kangpokpi, almost resemble boundaries between hostile nations. The conflict has segregated not just civil society but also police personnel and government officials. ''The state has gone back at least by two decades,'' said an official, echoing what many of his colleagues say. Police personnel and those from forces belonging to either the Meitei or the Kuki communities are also confined to their respective areas and cannot commute to the other side. Keeping vigil at these checkpoints are not just the forces but a battery of ''village volunteers'' mostly in their 20s and early 30s who claim to have taken up arms to ensure their families remain safe. ''There are forces but we do not trust that their presence is enough. If it was enough we would not have seen this situation in the first place. We had to take the issue in our hands to ensure our loved ones don't become part of the government statistics of casualties,'' a village volunteer on night vigil told PTI on condition of anonymity. The volunteer left his graduate studies midway last May and sought basic training of using weapons. Questioned about the gun he was carrying, he responded, ''It is a licensed weapon. We refused to surrender it before elections.'' While the travel from hills to the Valley and vice-versa is restricted for people from the other community, non Kuki and non Meitei people are able to travel provided they pass certain checks. For every such check, the outsiders, essentially government officials and press reporters, have to rely on an aide who is either a Naga or a Muslim. This PTI reporter travelled to Churachandpur and was stopped at four checkpoints. At each, volunteers asked who I was going to meet. Details, copy of the ID and local address were taken down meticulously. Nagas and Muslims commuting between the two areas are mandated by the volunteers to make a donation, irrespective of the amount. The continuing tensions have a ripple effect, affecting people in ways big and small. With facilities in Imphal out of reach, people from Churachandpur have been travelling to Aizawl - a journey of over 12 hours - for a variety of reasons, including medical needs that cannot be met in the Churachandpur district hospital. The process to catch a flight is similar as the Imphal airport remains out of bound for the Kukis. Groceries for relief camps in Churachandpur are also transported to Churachandpur through the same route. Students are another casualty. College students that stayed back in Churachandpur rather than seek a transfer to universities outside the state, an option provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC), have to deposit their answer sheets in sealed envelopes at the District Commissioner's Office; their fingers crossed their papers will be marked and not get lost. The DC office in tandem with Assam Rifles sends these envelopes to colleges in the Valley in helicopters. ''All the teachers in the university are Meitei now and they are not marking our answer sheets submitted online giving vague responses. Our batchmates are not sharing notes and we have no way to carry forward our education in the state. The only feasible way out is to go out of the state but I do not want to abandon my family,'' a law student told PTI on condition of anonymity. Meiteis, who account for about 53 per cent of Manipurs population, displaced from the hills and now living in relief camps have their own issues. Their houses no longer exist. ''It takes decades to build a life, a house, livelihood...everything is gone. We just keep getting to know from our previous neighbours who are Nagas that our house is no longer there,'' said Sim Khang, a Meitei who used to run a transport business in Churachandpur. While over 4,200 weapons looted from the armouries in the violence-hit state continue to be untraceable, seeing young men with weapons is a common site in the fringe areas. The state went to polls in two phases for the two Lok Sabha seats--April 19 and 26. Congress nominee from Inner Manipur and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam equated the violence in Manipur to ''Rwanda-like ethnic conflict'', saying separating Kukis and Meiteis geographically in violence-hit Manipur in the name of safety is against the ''very idea'' of India. ''The kind of situation we are seeingwe dont believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India,'' he told PTI. The BJP nominee from the seat and state Law Minister Basanta Kumar Singh, said his party does not endorse the segregation and stands for a ''United Manipur''. ''We as a party and government stand for a united Manipur there should be no separatism of any kind,'' Singh told PTI in response to a question about the demands of the Kuki-zo community for a separate administration. The sitting MP from the area, which voted on April 19, is BJPs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, also a minister of state in the Union government. According to officials, more than 50,000 people are still living in camps following the unrest. As politicians chart their agenda, they wait for some semblance of calm and quiet to return to their lives along with thousands of others.

Heroin, foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 4.34 crore seized in Mizoram

AIZWAL: Assam Rifles and Mizoram police have seized heroin and foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 4.34 crore in two separate operations, a statement issued by the paramilitary force said. Acting on a tip-off, the joint team of Assam Rifles and Mizoram police carried out a joint operation at the Falkland area in Aizawl on Tuesday during which 598 gm of heroin was seized, the statement said. Two persons, including a Manipur resident, have been arrested for possessing the heroin worth Rs 4.18 core, it said. In another operation carried out Wednesday, Assam Rifles seized 22,000 packets of foreign cigarettes worth Rs 16 lakh smuggled from Myanmar at Lungpuk village in south Mizoram's Siaha district. Meanwhile, Mizoram police in collaboration with volunteers of Young Mizo Association (YMA) seized eight fully loaded trucks of dried areca nuts smuggled from Myanmar during a joint operation at Seling in Saitual district on Wednesday, police said. Ten people have been arrested in connection with the seizure, they said.

Womens national football tourney: Manipur drubs Jharkhand 7-0, Sikkim holds Maharashtra 1-1

GUWAHATI:Manipur showcased their prowess with a commanding 7-0 victory over Jharkhand in the inaugural Group B match of the 28thSenior Womens National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy Final Round. The match took place at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata on Thursday (May 02). Led by India international Dangmei Grace, Manipur [] The post Womens national football tourney: Manipur drubs Jharkhand 7-0, Sikkim holds Maharashtra 1-1 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Armed persons loot around Rs 20 lakh from SBI in Manipur

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High security in India's Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes

High security in India's Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes Security forces were on heightened alert in India's troubled northeastern state of Manipur on Friday, the first anniversary of the start of clashes between the majority Meitei community and tribal Kukis that have killed at least 220 people. The remote state bordering Myanmar has been hit by violence since May 3 last year after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education enjoyed by the Kukis to the majority Meiteis as well. Although much of the violence was put down within days, sporadic clashes, gun battles and bomb attacks have continued in the state of 3.2 million people. The region has become divided into a valley controlled by Meiteis and the Kuki-dominated hills, separated by a stretch of no-man's land monitored by federal paramilitary forces, with some 60,000 displaced people living in relief camps. Elaborate preventive measures are in place, a top state police officer said, without giving details about security measures in a state where thousands of extra troops and federal police have been sent in the last year. The Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of the Kukis, said it will observe May 3 as Kuki-Zo Awakening Day, or a day for introspection and self-realisation. The Kuki-dominated hill districts will hold mass prayers in the morning at churches followed by meetings to commemorate those who lost their lives during the past year. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), another body representing Kuki interests, has called for a shutdown through the day in the Kuki-dominated district of Churachandpur to honour the sacrifices and struggles of our warriors. In the Meitei-controlled valley, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a civil society organisation, will launch a booklet highlighting key issues of the conflict. It has been one year of this long crisis. We will be condemning the kind of injustice that has been meted out to the indigenous people (Meiteis) of Manipur, COCOMI spokesperson Kh. Athouba said. The violence in Manipur has been sporadic and security officials have described the quiet periods as apparent peace. Both communities don't trust each other because they have not had any formal talks yet about the root cause, or the way forward, said a senior police officer, who did not want to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media. Many residents say there is widespread disappointment over the inability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to end what critics have called a mixture of anarchy and civil war in the state, governed by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. (Writing by Sudipto Ganguly; Editing by YP Rajesh and Raju Gopalakrishnan)

Kidney transplant procedure to start at GB Pant hospital soon: Tripura CM

AGARTALA:Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha, on Thursday (May 02) announced plans of the state government to start kidney transplant procedures at the state-run GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. A dedicated team of doctors and staff has undergone training in Manipur and has returned. Discussions with the principal of AGMC have also taken place. We [] The post Kidney transplant procedure to start at GB Pant hospital soon: Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

A year after Manipur violence: No attempt at negotiation The Indian Express

A year after Manipur violence: No attempt at negotiationThe Indian Express

1 Year of Manipur Violence | Biren Singh Has Ruptured the State's Shared Space

The violence has also sharpened and widened the territorial separation between the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar and the Meiteis.

Landslides snap road, rail links to Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Surface links to Assams Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur remained snapped on Thursday [] The post Landslides snap road, rail links to Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .

How Violence In Manipur Unfolded: A Timeline Outlook India

How Violence In Manipur Unfolded: A TimelineOutlook India

Manipur Still Under Siege Amid Lok Sabha Elections Outlook India

Manipur Still Under Siege Amid Lok Sabha ElectionsOutlook India

One Year Of Manipur Violence, No Peace In Sight Outlook India

One Year Of Manipur Violence, No Peace In SightOutlook India

Manipur crisis one year on | USCIRF report based on omission and commission of facts: FIIDS Mathrubhumi English

Manipur crisis one year on | USCIRF report based on omission and commission of facts: FIIDSMathrubhumi English

Manipurs descent into civil war: How Scroll reported on a year of deadly violence Scroll.in

Manipurs descent into civil war: How Scroll reported on a year of deadly violenceScroll.in

Morning Digest | Manipur violence: A year on, FIRs reduced to 3,000 from 11,000; Raj Bhavan employee accuses West Bengal Governor of sexual harassment, and more

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Manipur: Persistent violence marks year of division Deccan Herald

Manipur: Persistent violence marks year of divisionDeccan Herald

Civil societies line up several programmes to mark one year of Manipur conflict The Times of India

Civil societies line up several programmes to mark one year of Manipur conflictThe Times of India

Manipurs year of death, destruction and separation: In this unending conflict, everybody is a loser Deccan Herald

Manipur's year of death, destruction and separation: In this unending conflict, everybody is a loserDeccan Herald

46th State Junior Handball Championships : YLK emerge both boys and girls champions : 03rd may24 E-Pao.net

46th State Junior Handball Championships : YLK emerge both boys and girls' champions : 03rd may24E-Pao.net

Indian Diaspora Body Criticizes USCIRF Report for Omission and Distortion of Facts

Indian Diaspora Body Criticizes USCIRF Report for Omission and Distortion of Facts Observing that the USCIRF's recent annual report that criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom is based on omission and commission of facts utilising partial data, an Indian diaspora think-tank has urged the US State Department to reject it. In its annual report on Wednesday, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended that India be designated as a ''Country of Particular Concern (CPC)'', alleging that the status of religious freedom in the country has worsened. India on Thursday blasted the Congressional-appointed body's report for attempting to interfere in its electoral exercise and continuing to indulge in propaganda against the country, masquerading as part of an annual report. ''The US Commission on International Religious Freedom is known as a biased organisation with a political agenda. They continue to publish their propaganda on India masquerading as part of an annual report,'' Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi. In a statement on Thursday, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) characterised the USCIRF report as biased, presenting partial data and flawed conclusions. Khanderao Kand, Chief of Policy and Strategy at FIIDS, stated that the USCIRF report is based on ''omission and commission of facts, utilising partial data, hiding the full context, generalising isolated incidents, and questioning the implementation of the law of the land.'' This report used partial and isolated incidents to wrongly brand the largest democracy in the world with a population of 1.4 billion, missing the opportunity to indicate positive recent trends against the background of a complex and violent past history, he said. Khanderao added that the USCIRF is wrong to recommend the largest democracy and largely peaceful civilisation as a country of particular concern. Moreover, it is highly questionable recommendation asking to evaluate India under FATF (Financial Action Task Force), especially when India itself has been a target of terrorism, he said. In a detailed analysis of the report, FIIDS said that USCIRF's position on India contrasts with its analysis of 2023, indicating significant year-over-year improvement. FIIDS' analysis concluded that the Manipur riots were inter-tribal, resulting from historical rivalry exploited by drug mafias and Myanmar infiltrators, impacting all religions. However, the USCIRF only singled out Christians. Moreover, we contrasted this with the position of the Archbishop of Bombay,'' said FIIDSs analyst Mohan Sonti. The report wrongly held India responsible for implementing the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), preventing illegal and improper use of foreign funding. Why can't NGOs follow reporting and usage laws? he asked. The USCIRF report failed to mention India's constitutional guarantee to freedom of religion, with prohibitions on coercive, fraudulent and forced conversion, he said. ''Instead, it complained about the enforcement of laws trying to protect gullible, underprivileged people,'' he added. As there were no major Hindu-Muslim riots in India in 2023, instead of mentioning it as a year free of such riots, the report presented isolated incidents to generalise and brand without acknowledging India's large Muslim population, FIIDS said. FIIDS' raises doubts and questions regarding any influence or agenda against the third-largest economy and a strong ally of the US. Considering the consequential nature of US-India relations in 2021, FIIDS recommends that the US Department of State should carefully evaluate and reject USCIRF recommendations, the organisation said in a statement.

Manipur marks one year of conflict: Counting the cost amid tears The Indian Express

Manipur marks one year of conflict: Counting the cost amid tearsThe Indian Express

Manipur violence: a year on, number of FIRs brought down from 11,000 to 3,000 The Hindu

Manipur violence: a year on, number of FIRs brought down from 11,000 to 3,000The Hindu

Manipur violence | A year on, number of FIRs brought down from 11,000 to 3,000 The Hindu

Manipur violence | A year on, number of FIRs brought down from 11,000 to 3,000The Hindu

Manipur violence: a year on, number of FIRs brought down from 11,000 to 3,000

The number of cases had shot up due to overlap, several duplicate FIRs for the same incident and thousands of Zero FIRs, says official; CM Biren Singh appeals to people to surrender weapons

Bank robbery in broad daylight in Manipur, Rs 20 lakh looted from SBI branch India Today

Bank robbery in broad daylight in Manipur, Rs 20 lakh looted from SBI branchIndia Today

Bank robbery in broad daylight in Manipur, Rs 20 lakh looted from SBI branch

Bank robbery in broad daylight in Manipur Rs lakh looted from SBI branch

Manipur completes 1st round of illegal immigrants deportation to Myanmar The Tribune India

Manipur completes 1st round of illegal immigrants' deportation to MyanmarThe Tribune India

365 days later, the fires of hatred continue to burn in Manipur Hindustan Times

365 days later, the fires of hatred continue to burn in ManipurHindustan Times

Karate medallists feted The Sangai Express

Karate medallists fetedThe Sangai Express

Manipur Basketball Assn announces State squad for Junior Nationals The Sangai Express

Manipur Basketball Assn announces State squad for Junior NationalsThe Sangai Express

DCW chief Swati Maliwal takes aim at LG Saxena for terminating contractual staff; LG office responds

DCW chief Swati Maliwal takes aim at LG Saxena for terminating contractual staff; LG office responds Former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday slammed Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena over the termination of contractual employees of the commission, questioning how it will function if most of its staff are dismissed. The LG office hit back at Maliwal, alleging she was resorting to ''mudslinging'' to ''cover up her own wrongdoing''. ''A certain individual, belonging to a particular political party, has indulged into an unfortunate and despicable mudslinging against the Lt Governor of Delhi. The same has been done only and exclusively to cover up her own wrongdoings - omissions and commissions in a recruitment scam that she spearheaded,'' LG office said in a statement. Addressing a press conference, Maliwal alleged, ''The LG in his 'Tughlaqi farman' (arbitrary order) has asked for removing all the contractual staff (of DCW). There are 90 staff in DCW out of which only eight are permanent and the rest 82 are contractual workers employed for low wages at three months contracts.'' The AAP's Rajya Sabha MP said if all the contractual staff are removed then ''how will eight employees run the women helpline, crisis intervention centre, rape crisis cell, Mahila Panchayat? Where will the hundreds of women and girls who come to seek help here go?'' The Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of the Delhi government terminated the services of 52 ''illegally'' appointed contractual staff of DCW, officials said on Thursday. The termination has been carried out on the basis of a report submitted by a committee way back in June, 2017. The WCD Department sent a proposal on the basis of the recommendations of the committee to Saxena, who approved it, following which the department issued the termination order, the officials said. Maliwal, who served as the DCW chief for nine years, said that as per her information the present team at the commission was ''exercising legal option'' although the order has not been implemented so far. She added that the issue of contractual staff was never raised during her tenure as DCW chairperson. ''Is this their politics that rapists will roam free and the commission for women will be shut down. What will LG gain from such a narrow and negative view?'' Maliwal questioned. The LG office statement charged that a ''deliberate and premeditated exercise'' was carried out by her and her party to ''falsely attribute the issue at hand to LG''. ''The LG has issued no orders. The position thereof has been more than clearly brought on record by the WCD Department in an official press release,'' it said. Maliwal, however, claimed that the DCW was the first women's body to raise its voice over issues like the Manipur incident and complaints of female wrestlers against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. ''If they are angry with me they can send all the agencies after me and put me in jail,'' the Rajya Sabha MP said. She said the DCW should be preserved and provided with funds and staff to work to help the women. ''The DCW has done wonderful work in the last few years and all this was not done alone by Swati Maliwal. It was done by a team that includes acid attack, rape and domestic violence survivors, who are emerging out of their personal pains to help women,'' she said. Maliwal also posted videos on her official X handle of a few affected DCW staffers, including an acid attack survivor Mohini, who said ''Whether my treatment is delayed or not, but I need a profession to earn money so that I can be independent''. Another acid attack survivor Shabnam says in the video that she was attacked in 2011 and her treatment was on in Kashmir. She later came to Delhi for surgery and was provided a job at Mahila Panchayat of the DCW where she was working for the last six years. Mailwal claimed that during her tenure, the DCW dealt with 1.7 lakh cases while its helpline, 181, attended 40 lakh calls. The crisis intervention centre provided counselling to over 60,000 sexual assault survivors, the Mahila Panchayat conducted 50,000 awareness programmes and solved two lakh cases, and the rape crisis cell helped sexual assault survivors in two lakh court cases, she said.

Armed men steal Rs 20 L from SBI branch in Manipur Social News XYZ

Armed men steal Rs 20 L from SBI branch in ManipurSocial News XYZ

Heavy Rain, Storm Wreaks Havoc In Manipur; Houses Destroyed, Traffic Disrupted Eastern Mirror

Heavy Rain, Storm Wreaks Havoc In Manipur; Houses Destroyed, Traffic DisruptedEastern Mirror

Families Of Missing People From Meitei Community Seek Closure, A Year After Manipur Violence Began NDTV

Families Of Missing People From Meitei Community Seek Closure, A Year After Manipur Violence BeganNDTV

Manipur: 38 illegal immigrants from Myanmar deported The Economic Times

Manipur: 38 'illegal' immigrants from Myanmar deportedThe Economic Times

Manipur: 38 'illegal' immigrants from Myanmar deported

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on the X : Without any discrimination, we have completed the first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar with 38 more immigrants leaving Manipur, India, today through Moreh. He said : A total of 77 illegal immigrants have been deported in the first phase. One Indian national was also brought back from Myanmar during the handover ceremony.

Let's Keep Country Secure: Manipur Chief Minister As More Illegal Immigrants Deported To Myanmar

With the deportation of 38 immigrants from Manipur to Myanmar on Thursday, a total of 77 illegal Myanmarese migrants, including 55 women and five children, have been deported to their country since March 8, officials said.

38 More Illegal Immigrants From Myanmar Deported: Manipur Chief Minister

At least 38 more illegal immigrants from Myanmar, who had crossed over to Manipur, were deported on Thursday through Moreh town in Tengnoupal district, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said.

Assam: Four arrested for betting on IPL matches in Mariani

Guwahati:At least four suspect gamblers werearrestedby the police in Jorhat, AssamonThursday for allegedly betting on IPL cricket matches. A police source saidthe accused were arrested based on specific inputs. Theywere all arrested from the Deberapar area of Mariani in Jorhat, Assam. Also Read: Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.32 crore near Myanmar border [] The post Assam: Four arrested for betting on IPL matches in Mariani appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Manipur completes first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar Hindustan Times

Manipur completes first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from MyanmarHindustan Times

One Year of Manipur Violence |I Waited 8 Months to Bury My Husband The Quint

One Year of Manipur Violence | 'I Waited 8 Months to Bury My Husband'The Quint

One Year of Manipur Violence | 'I Waited 8 Months to Bury My Husband'

Chingneihmoi Zou's husband was one of the first casualties of the ethnic violence that erupted on 3 May last year.

Families of 31 Missing Meiteis Seek Central and Manipur Governments Intervention ETV Bharat

Families of 31 Missing Meiteis Seek Central and Manipur Governments' InterventionETV Bharat

Heavy rain, storm wreaks havoc in Manipur Hindustan Times

Heavy rain, storm wreaks havoc in ManipurHindustan Times

Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.32 crore near Myanmar border

IMPHAL: Assam Rifles troopers in Manipur apprehended a 27-year-old drug trafficker and seized Brown Sugar valued at approximately Rs 1.32 crores in the international black market along the Manipur-Myanmar border. During an area domination patrol conducted by Assam Rifles, a suspected individual carrying Brown Sugar was intercepted in Songdoi village of Churachandpur district in Manipur, [] The post Manipur: Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.32 crore near Myanmar border appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

38 more Myanmarese immigrants deported to Myanmar from Manipur Social News XYZ

38 more Myanmarese immigrants deported to Myanmar from ManipurSocial News XYZ

Manipur: Miscreants allegedly loot Rs 20 lakh from SBI branch in Churachandpur district The Economic Times

Manipur: Miscreants allegedly loot Rs 20 lakh from SBI branch in Churachandpur districtThe Economic Times

Manipur: 38 more illegal immigrants from Myanmar deported ThePrint

Manipur: 38 more illegal immigrants from Myanmar deportedThePrint

One year of Manipur conflict: Meitei, Kuki-Zo groups plan events on May 3 Deccan Herald

One year of Manipur conflict: Meitei, Kuki-Zo groups plan events on May 3Deccan Herald

One year since conflict, kin of missing Meiteis in Delhi to seek closure

Meitei civil society organisations appealed to Government of India, Government of Manipur, and the Kuki community to facilitate the return of their loved ones if they are alive, or their bodies if they are dead

One year since conflict, kin of missing Meiteis in Delhi to seek closure The Hindu

One year since conflict, kin of missing Meiteis in Delhi to seek closureThe Hindu

38 illegal migrants deported to Myanmar, one Indian national brought back: Manipur CM Biren Singh Deccan Herald

38 'illegal migrants' deported to Myanmar, one Indian national brought back: Manipur CM Biren SinghDeccan Herald

Manipur: Kuki-Zo to commemorate Martyrs Remembrance Day EastMojo

Manipur: Kuki-Zo to commemorate Martyrs' Remembrance DayEastMojo

India Rejects USCIRF Report as Politically Biased

India has dismissed a report released by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) as biased and politically motivated. The report alleged that India, along with 16 other countries, is guilty of severe violations of religious freedom. India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, criticized the report, calling it anti-India propaganda that failed to understand the nation's diverse and pluralistic democratic ethos. Jaiswal stated that the USCIRF's report is part of the organization's ongoing efforts to interfere in India's internal affairs and electoral processes. He emphasized that the USCIRF's attempts to influence the world's largest democratic exercise would not succeed. India's response underlined its position on religious freedom and reiterated its lack of expectations from the USCIRF to objectively assess the country's religious landscape. The USCIRF report accused the Indian government of implementing discriminatory nationalist policies, perpetuating hateful rhetoric, and failing to address communal violence. The report highlighted incidents such as the Manipur and Haryana violence, as well as the detention of Kashmiri leaders following the abrogation of Article 370. However, India maintains its stance on the report's biased portrayal of the country. Pakistan's Fawad Chaudhary Shares Video of Rahul Gandhi Criticizing 'Ram Mandir India's SMART System Test Marks Advancement in Defense Capabilities Indian Airlines Expand Fleets Amid Rising Air Travel Demand

Ethnic Violence in Manipur Will Complete One Year Tomorrow ETV Bharat

Ethnic Violence in Manipur Will Complete One Year TomorrowETV Bharat

Initial phase of Myanmar illegal immigrant deportation concludes in Manipur

IMPHAL: The initial phase of deporting illegal immigrants from Myanmar has been successfully completed in the Northeast state of Manipur. This was informed by Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday (May 02). First phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar completed today, said Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday (May [] The post Initial phase of Myanmar illegal immigrant deportation concludes in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Incessant rain and storm wreak havoc in Manipur; crude houses blown off, trees uprooted; animals killed hornbilltv

Incessant rain and storm wreak havoc in Manipur; crude houses blown off, trees uprooted; animals killedhornbilltv

1st Phase Of Illegal Immigrants Deportation Completed In Manipur, 77 Myanmar Nationals Deported NorthEast Today

1st Phase Of Illegal Immigrants Deportation Completed In Manipur, 77 Myanmar Nationals DeportedNorthEast Today

1st Phase Of Illegal Immigrants Deportation Completed In Manipur, 77 Myanmar Nationals Deported

In a significant development, the first phase of the deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar has been successfully completed in Manipur, India, with 38 individuals exiting the country via the Moreh checkpoint today. Under the leadership of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the process was reportedly executed without discrimination. In a handover ceremony, one... The post 1st Phase Of Illegal Immigrants Deportation Completed In Manipur, 77 Myanmar Nationals Deported appeared first on Northeast Today .

Security forces apprehend 4, including insurgents in Manipur EastMojo

Security forces apprehend 4, including insurgents in ManipurEastMojo

Manipur completes first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar India Today NE

Manipur completes first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from MyanmarIndia Today NE

Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow The Economic Times

Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrowThe Economic Times

Manipur One Year On: Meitei-Kuki Couples Forced To Live Apart, Contemplate Uncertain Tomorrow

As crisis continues in the polarised state, where the Meitis are concentrated in Imphal Valley and the Kukis have moved to the hills around, inter-tribe couples are facing the cruel brunt of a conflict

Woman shot at, 2 councillors beaten unconscious in Manipur NewsBytes

Woman shot at, 2 councillors beaten unconscious in ManipurNewsBytes

Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow Deccan Herald

Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrowDeccan Herald

Imphal court takes cognizance of EDs prosecution complaint against separatist The Sentinel Assam

Imphal court takes cognizance of EDs prosecution complaint against separatistThe Sentinel Assam

Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrow Hindustan Times

Manipur one year on: Meitei-Kuki couples forced to live apart, contemplate uncertain tomorrowHindustan Times

Kuki-Zo, Meitei Groups to Hold Separate Events on May 3 to Mark One Year of Manipur Conflict The Wire

Kuki-Zo, Meitei Groups to Hold Separate Events on May 3 to Mark One Year of Manipur ConflictThe Wire

Manipur Violence: CBI makes a big revelation, Kuki women get raped due to police negligence ABP Live

Manipur Violence: CBI makes a big revelation, Kuki women get raped due to police negligenceABP Live

Manipur: Apex Christian body calls for mass prayer on May 3 EastMojo

Manipur: Apex Christian body calls for mass prayer on May 3EastMojo

Maharashtra controls 41% of Rs 55 lakh cr mutual fund AUM; Delhis share at 8.4%

MUMBAI: The dominance of Maharashtra continued unabated with its share in assets under management touching a tad less than 41% in March, mutual fund body Amfi data showed on Wednesday. The next top four states contribution is a little over half of this western state, which rose from Rs 22.41 lakh crore in February this year to Rs 22.52 lakh crore in March. With Maharashtra controlling nearly 40.93% of the industry, the top 5 states corner 68% of the market that has 44 fund houses with a combined AUM of Rs 55.01 lakh crore as of March, as per an analysis of the state-wise spilt of mutual fund investments. The next four are New Delhi at 8.41%, Karnataka at 6.92%, Gujarat at 6.89% and Bengal at 5.20%. During the past fiscal the MF industry grew 37%, taking the assets under management to Rs 55.01 lakh crore, driven by the massive inflows into open-ended equity schemes, which clipped past 10% in March to Rs 22,633 crore from Rs 20,534 crore in March 2023. Despite the industry notching up 37% more in FY24, as many as five of the 37 states and Union Territories saw a sequential decline in AUM in March as against just two in February. Andhra, Goa, Kerala, the Lakshadweep and Sikkim saw sequential declines in the reporting month with the Lakshadweep seeing the highest contraction of 57.90%, followed by Sikkim at 3.22% and Kerala at 0.59%. Interestingly, the top 5 states in terms of sequential growth are Daman & Diu, Manipur, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Meghalaya, and Tripura. The Union Territory of Daman & Diu saw the highest sequential growth at 3.60% followed by Manipur at 3.09% and Dadra & Nagar Haveli at 2.62%. Equity-oriented schemes continued to get the maximum share from all the states for third consecutive month contributing the most towards AUM at 51.96%.

One year after Manipur violence, what the state needs The Indian Express

One year after Manipur violence, what the state needsThe Indian Express

Karnataka LS polls: In Phase 2, more women than men voted in the state

BENGALURU: More number of women than men voted in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the state that was held for 14 constituencies on April 26. Though it is a marginal jump, psephologists and election officials say that the trend of increase in women voters has continued, showing that they are deciding for themselves and their family. As per the latest statistics shared by the Election Commission of India, the male voting percentage was 69.48, while that of females 69.65. A total of 1,00,16,921 males voted as against 1,00,20,796 females, a difference of 3,875 voters. Also, more women voted in all the four constituencies of Bangalore - North, Central, South and Rural -- and Dakshina Kannada. During the 2019 polls, the male percentage was marginally higher than females. It was 69.55% for males and 67.65% for females. In 2014, the male to female voting percentage was 68.59 and 65.79, respectively. Well-known political analyst Sandeep Shastry said the trend of inreasing women voters is an extension of their empowerment. He explained that women vote in a different way compared to men. Studies have shown that they are now not influenced by men, they have greater awareness and they are deciding for the welfare of themselves and their families. The empowerment of the girl child, improved education and increased awareness have led to a rise in women voter turnout. He also pointed out that in the last elections, the women turnout was more in seven states. As per ECI data, in Phase-1 and Phase-2 of Lok Sabha polls, the states and union territories where larger number of women turned up to vote are: Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshwadeep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Puduherry, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and Karnataka. A senior election official said, During our interaction with people on increasing voter awareness, we learnt that women were more keen to know details and vote as compared to men. Though the enrolment of men was more than women for Phase-2, the turnout of females was more. In Phase-3, the women voters are more than males. We will wait and see if the women turnout will he higher than men here too. Phase-3: Home voting Under Phase-3 of polling for Lok Sabha elections, a total of 32,458 people voted from home, which was 95.16% of the total list of 34,110 voters. This is less than the voter turnout for Phase-2 under the Vote From Home (VFH) option, where 46,810 (96.30%) voted, of the total 48,609 voters registered. As per data from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, under Phase-3, 21,892 (94.31%) voters in the age group of 85 and above cast their votes at their home out of 23,213 voters approved under the option. Similarly, 10,566 (96.96%) people with disabilities (PwD) cast their votes at their home out of 10,897 voters approved.

Woman shot at, 2 councillors thrashed in Manipur

Woman shot at, 2 councillors thrashed in Manipur The Times of India

Woman shot at, 2 councillors thrashed in ManipurThe Times of India

Manipurs lost year shows no sign of ending The New Indian Express

Manipurs lost year shows no sign of endingThe New Indian Express

Recurring violence hampers Centres peace efforts in Manipur even after year

Imphal: Despite the Centres peace efforts, Manipurs two warring ethnic communities the non-tribal Meitei and Kuki-Zomi tribals are still sharply divided and there is no sign of reconciliation among them even after one year of the strife that began on May 3 last year. Incidents of violence continued despite the Central governments all-out Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Recurring violence hampers Centres peace efforts in Manipur even after year The Siasat Daily

Recurring violence hampers Centres peace efforts in Manipur even after yearThe Siasat Daily

Prajwal Revanna case is Karnataka's most deplorable chapter: Congress' Jignesh Mevani

VIJAYAPURA: Terming JD(S) MP Prajwal Revannas alleged sexual abuse scandal as the most deplorable, despicable and shameful chapter of Karnataka and India, Congress leader and Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani has said that the incident is the greatest insult to the legacy of Lord Basaveshwara, who was born in Karnataka. Addressing media persons on Wednesday,Mevani also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda of supporting the JD(S) MP from Hassan, whom he referred to as a otorious rapist. What is more disgusting is that Modi, Shah and Nadda were completely aware of the background of Prajwal. They were already informed by the local leader about Prajwal, yet Modi not only offered tickets to him to contest in LS polls but also stood by him to seek votes, he charged. Stating that by supporting Prajwal, Modi, RSS and the BJP have exposed themselves as having no respect for women, Mevani demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Modi, citing moral responsibility. Continuing his criticism of Prajwal and the BJP, Mevani asserted that despite their constant invocation of the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Modi and the BJP have backed Prajwal, who, according to him, has raped, molested and insulted the mothers, daughters and sisters of India. It is the history of Modi, who never respected and stood for women. When Olympic medallist female wrestlers staged protests seeking justice in Delhi, Modi found no time to visit them. He had no time even to visit Manipur, where a woman was paraded naked. He also did not say a word when rapists of Bilkis Bano were released from the jail and they were honoured as if they had won some award. This has proved explicitly clear that Modi, BJP and the RSS have simply no respect for women of India, he remarked. He appealed to women in Karnataka to make at least one video against Prajwal Revanna and circulate it in the state to express their disgust against such a heinous and shameful incident. Responding to Modi's assertion that a Congress government would snatch away the Mangalsutras of Hindu women, Mevani questioned why Modi was not talking about the Mangalsutras of the wives of over 700 farmers who lost their lives while protesting against the three farm laws in Delhi. Responding to a question on the murder case of Neha recently in Hubballi, Mevani asserted that the Congress government led by Siddaramaiah has taken quick action against the accused. He said that the Congress government will not protect any criminal, irrespective of his religious faith. The BJP must stop raising Neha issues to gain political mileage, as the accused has already been arrested and the investigation is on, he said. Mevani emphasised that with the Modi government lacking substantive discussion on development and instead focusing solely on communal and emotional issues, the people of Indian have decided to defeat the BJP. He claimed that the INDIA bloc is going to form the government at the centre and exuded confidence in Congress winning at least 20 seats in Karnataka.

Manipur violence: Bunkers destroyed, arms recovered in Jiribam

IMPHAL: In a significant development in the ongoing ethnic violence plaguing Manipur, a total of 12 bunkers, reportedly used by armed miscreants, were demolished on Wednesday (May 01). Additionally, a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and explosives was seized during the operation, according to an official statement. The bunkers, located in Seijang village within Jiribam [] The post Manipur violence: Bunkers destroyed, arms recovered in Jiribam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

CM slams Shah's outrage over women's atrocities, questions his past conduct

CM slams Shah's outrage over women's atrocities, questions his past conduct Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday took at swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shahs expression of outrage over the alleged sexual abuse of several women by JD(S) Lok Sabha candidate Prajwal Revanna. Amit Shah on Wednesday said in Hubballi that the ''BJP cannot remain with those who commit atrocities against women'', referring to the Prajwal case. Dear Amit Shah avare, thanks for finally expressing outrage in the #PrajwalRevanna matter, Siddaramaiah said in a post on social media platform X. You have also said you dont condone violence against women even if it is done by an ally of yours. One is tempted to believe you, but your conduct in the past has shown that talk is cheap. Siddaramaiah asked how anyone can forget how the Olympian wrestlers were sexually harassed by a BJP MP, Brij Bhushan Singh. Who did you stand with? Your MP, of course, and you let the women athletes sit in protests on the streets of Delhi for weeks, the chief minister recalled. Siddaramaiah said, Can we forget how the rapist convicts of the Bilkis Bano (case) were released on parole by the Gujarat BJP government and your party men garlanded them? It took the Supreme Court to reprimand your partys state government. He asked if anyone can forget how the BJP stood behind the perpetrators in the Unnao case, where a minor Dalit girl was raped and murdered. Can we forget how your party defended the perpetrators of rape in the Hathras case? Can we forget how the BJP turned a blind eye when women were made to parade naked in Manipur? he asked. He said, Women of the nation know the truth, and it's time for you to wake up to the reality. Prajwal, the grandson of former prime minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and son of former minister H D Revanna, is seeking re-election from Hassan on the JD(S) ticket. Just before the elections, a huge cache of explicit videos and photographs, allegedly involving Prajwal indulging in the sexual abuse of several women, have gone viral on social media. The Karnataka government constituted a SIT on the request of Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Chowdhary to investigate the allegations against the Hassan MP. A case has been registered against both Revanna and his son Prajwal at Holenarasipura based on a complaint lodged by their former cook and relative for allegedly sexually harassing her. She alleged that Prajwal made video calls to her daughter and spoke in an objectionable manner, which forced her to block him.

Modi, Shah didn't stop Prajwal Revanna from fleeing country: Priyanka Gandhi

GUWAHATI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the BJP for allegedly failing to protect women and cited several instances to buttress her charge. Citing the case of alleged sexual misconduct involving JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, she alleged the BJP had allowed him to flee the country. They talk about womens security. You must have seen what is happening in Karnataka. A person linked to their party has committed such a crime that thousands of videos have surfaced. From a dais, Modiji sought votes for the person who had committed the crimes. The criminal has fled the country. No one stopped him. Modi did not stop him. Amit Shah did not stop him. He was allowed to leave, Vadra told a crowd while addressing an election rally in Assam. She alleged the BJP remained silent, saved and shielded those who had committed crimes against women in Unnao and Hathras and hit out at the saffron party over the sexual abuse that took place amid last year's violence in Manipur. In Manipur, the wife of a security personnel was stripped and paraded in public (along with another woman). Everyone has seen that video. How were Modi and Amit Shah silent? They did not come to rescue the woman. No action was taken. They are allowing crimes to take place everywhere, Priyanka said, attacking the BJP. Modiji clicked photos with the wrestlers after they had won medals at the Olympics. When the same women said a wrong was done to them by a leader of the party (BJP) and sought help, Modiji remained silent, she said. Calling the prime minister arrogant, Priyanka accused him of remaining far away from reality and staying cut off from the people of the country, with no understanding of their miseries. Like the arrogant kings of olden times, he has no idea about what people are going through. The arrogance is such that their ministers and candidates are asking people to vote the BJP to power again so the party can change the Constitution, the Congress leader said. She slammed the BJP for its claims that it is honest. The BJP often says the Congress did not do anything in 70 years. The Congress did not earn that much money in 70 years, which they (BJP) earned in 10 years. In just 10 years, they have become the richest party in the country and the world. And they say we are corrupt and they are honest, Priyanka said.

Manipur groups to hold events on May 3 to mark one year of ethnic conflict

Kuki-Zo organisation calls for shutdown in Churachandpur