PM Modi reaches out to Sonia Gandhi, enquires about her health

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Narendra Modi on Thursday was seen reaching out to Sonia Gandhi at the Parliament on Thursday and enquiring about her health. Gandhi responded gesturing that she was fine.  The courteous exchange took place as the Opposition intensified its criticism of the BJP government following the viral video of two Kuki women being paraded naked. The session also served as the first test for the united opposition's strength in the newly-formed "INDIA" (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) coalition.

As opposition parties questioned PM Modi's silence on Manipur violence, condemned the incidents linked to sexual atrocities in the state and said that “What has happened to daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven, guilty will not be spared". He also urged all state chiefs to ensure safety of women. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Monsoon session of the Parliament that begins today, PM Modi said, "This a shameful incident for any society…who did this and who is responsible is another issue but this has put our nation to shame.

I appeal to all chief minsters to tighten law and order. Whether it is Rajasthan, Chattisgarh or Manipur...the issue of a woman's honour is above all politics. Meanwhile, the main suspect in the case, Heradas (32), has been arrested in Thoubal district on Thursday.

As per police, he was arrested with the aid of a viral video showing him wearing a green shirt. Later Chief minister Biren Singh said that thorough investigation is currently underway and strict action will be taken against the accused. ‘Considering the possibility of capital punishment,’ he said The opposition parties said the issue should be discussed at the Parliament and they are insisting that the discussion should take place in