Manipur Violence: 'Let's not run away from discussion,' Anurag Singh Thakur on sexual atrocities amid unrest
crime against women...I would request the opposition not to run away from discussions...The opposition should not politicise such sensitive issues', ANI reported. In relation to the incident involving the parading of two tribal women in Kangpokpi district on May 4, the Manipur Police have made significant progress by arresting six individuals thus far. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the authorities are committed to bringing all those involved to justice, PTI reported.
The 26 Opposition parties, which announced a new Alliance—Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, or INDIA—on Tuesday, also tried to push a number of adjournment motions so that the Manipur issue could be discussed by setting aside the scheduled agenda on the first day of the Monsoon session. These notices were given in the Rajya Sabha by several leaders, including Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, under Rule 267 for the suspension of business. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, however, referred to some of the other notices he received for a short-duration discussion (Rule 176), which does not call for the scheduled agenda to be set aside.
“Various members have demanded a short-duration discussion on Manipur. Members are keen to engage in discussion on Manipur. I have considered those notices.
Now, I have to consult the date and time from the Leader of the House (Union minister Piyush Goyal)," Dhankar said after Goyal announced that the government was ready to discuss the Manipur situation. Recently, in Manipur, the police and central forces have increased security measures throughout the state to prevent any potential outbreaks of violence following the circulation of a viral video that surfaced on July 19. The
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