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Under fire after Newslaundry report, NCW chief says wrote thrice to Manipur authorities

The National Commission for Women received no response to three letters which raised concerns about violence against women in the state and were sent to the Manipur authorities, the commission’s chief Rekha Sharma claimed on Friday.

Newslaundry

India: four men arrested after women stripped naked and paraded in Manipur

Police say further arrests expected as attack captured in viral video prompts nationwide outrage

The Guardian - UK

Women in India set fire to house of Manipur assault main suspect

The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto streets in May and later incited mob to rape and parade them naked.

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Questioning PM on Manipur is not “unparliamentary”: Derek O’Brien

TMC MP Derek O’Brien has written to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding that his entire speech on July 20 in the House be put on record, alleging that the act of declaring words used to criticise the government in power as “anti-union” or “unparliamentary” is a blatant attempt at muzzling…

The Hindu

‘Crisis entirely of our own making’: Sanjib Baruah on ‘China role’ in Manipur violence and more

Amid extensive coverage of the violence in Manipur, there has been speculation about a communal angle to the standoff between Kukis and Meiteis in the state. While some have tried to draw a link between Meitei mobilisation and Hindutva elements, there have also been murmurs about a China role. But…

Newslaundry

Before parading women naked in Manipur, mob killed people and torched houses, June 21 FIR states

An FIR filed in connection with parading two women naked in Manipur mentions the henious crimes committed by an armed mob of over 1000 people

The Hindu

Opposition parties disrupt India's Parliament for 2nd day to protest ethnic violence in northeast

Deadly ethnic clashes in India’s northeast have rocked the country’s Parliament for a second straight day, with the opposition blocking proceedings and demanding the sacking of the top elected official of Manipur state, where more than 130 people have been killed since early May

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Opposition walks out of Maharashtra Assembly over Manipur sexual violence

Opposition parties in Maharashtra's Assembly staged a walkout in protest of the government's refusal to discuss the dismissal of Manipur's government amidst the ongoing violence. They demanded President's Rule and condemned the BJP-led central government for its inaction.

The Hindu

National Commission for Women had been apprised of Manipur video incident on June 12

Before the video of the alleged incident of women being paraded naked and brutally assaulted in Manipur went viral on July 19, the National Commission for Women had been apprised of the same more than a month ago on June 12

The Hindu

Parliament Session Day-2: Oppn protest continues on Manipur, demands PM's statement; Lok Sabha adjourned till July 24

The government, in principle, has agreed to discuss the matter in Lok Sabha under Rule 193 and in Rajya Sabha under Rule 176. Read further on Dynamite News

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Nothing is more important than women’s safety and dignity, says Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot attacks BJP over Manipur violence, cites Rajasthan incident: Rajasthan CM Gehlot criticizes BJP govt for taking 77 days to nab one accused in Manipur violence, compared to two hours in Jodhpur gang rape case. People in Rajasthan question BJP's law & order negligence, 142 dead in Manipur due to…

The Hindu

Kuki viral video: ANI apologises for ‘inadvertently’ claiming Muslim man was arrested

Over 75 days after two Kuki women were paraded naked by a mob in Manipur and then sexually assaulted, the Manipur police made its first arrests in the case. It arrested four people in Thoubal district.

Newslaundry

‘National shame’, Manipur CM ‘must go’: Editorials on the viral video of Kuki women

After the horrors of the viral video from Manipur, the media raced to get ahead of the story. The video showed two Kuki women being paraded naked by a mob. They were later sexually assaulted; one of them was also gangraped.

Newslaundry

Manipur sexual assault | DMDK, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi deplore incident, call for strict punishment of culprits

Vijayakant and Velmurugan deplore sexual assault in Manipur; demand Central and State govts take action. Velmurugan calls for detailed probe; Vijayakant blames Centre's inaction for violence. Urges Centre to control violence with army, ensure such incidents don't occur.

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Akhilesh, Mayawati hit out at BJP over Manipur violence

Opp. leaders in UP react sharply to violence & tension in Manipur, video of 2 women being paraded naked. Akhilesh Yadav & Mayawati ask if BJP will continue to protect CM. Shivpal Singh Yadav says "only INDIA can save Manipur" in reference to new Opp. block of 26 parties.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Four held in Manipur sexual assault case; Justice B.R. Gavai to head Bench hearing Rahul Gandhi defamation case today, and more

Morning Digest, July 21, 2023 | Four held in Manipur sexual assault case; B.R. Gavai to head Bench hearing Rahul Gandhi defamation case today, and more

The Hindu

PM comparing Chhattisgarh to Manipur because of elections: Baghel

CM Baghel questions PM's silence on Manipur & clubbing Chhattisgarh with it for elections. Questions why PM didn't raise law & order issue during visit. Criticizes PM for not mentioning violent incidents in BJP-ruled states & being busy campaigning instead of addressing Manipur issue. Raipur faced stabbing incident & couple…

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National Commission for Women asks Twitter to remove Manipur video

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of women paraded naked in Manipur. Arrests made; Twitter asked to remove video. NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma spoke to DGP Manipur who assured her that others will be arrested soon.

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Kuki-Zo people hold rally for separate administration in Churachandpur

Kuki-Zo people in Churachandpur, Manipur held a rally to demand a separate administration due to ongoing ethnic conflict. Protesters wore black, raised slogans for separation, and denounced the State govt. Leaders spoke of need for "total separation" to safeguard people.

The Hindu

Modi adopted vow of silence over Manipur, sign of weak leader: Kejriwal

Kejriwal attacks Modi for "vow of silence" on Manipur violence, calls it sign of "weak leader". He says PM's lack of response "shameful, disgraceful, and criminal". AAP leaders express grave concerns about deteriorating law and order in Manipur, call for thorough investigation.

The Hindu

Mamata proposes delegation of Chief Ministers to Manipur

Mamata Banerjee condemns sexual violence in Manipur, seeks justice for victims. She is in talks with other Chief Ministers to send a delegation to the State.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — July 21, 2023

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Four arrests after two women stripped naked and paraded by mob in India

The incident came amid ongoing ethnic violence in northeast India

The Hindu

NHRC takes up Manipur abduction, gang-rape case, issues notice

In its statement, the NHRC said that it had taken cognisance of the May 4 incident in B. Phainom village of Kangpokpi district, where a mob of 1,000 Meitei people had abducted five members of a Kuki-Zo family while they were being escorted to safety by the Manipur Police.

The Hindu

Sonia Gandhi urges PM to discuss Manipur situation in Parliament

Sonia Gandhi urges PM Modi to discuss Manipur in House; Congress steps up attack on govt over viral visuals of two women paraded naked. PM taken aback by demand; Mahila Congress chief appeals to President to impose President's Rule to improve situation in Manipur.

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