PM Modi speaks on Manipur after opposition stages walk-out

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government is continuously making efforts to normalise the situation in Manipur.

He reported that more than 11,000 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered, and over 500 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest in Manipur.

PM Modi claimed that incidents of violence in Manipur are reportedly on the decline.

"The central and state governments are actively engaging with all stakeholders to restore peace," Modi said.

"We can see a path towards peace very soon."

Prime Minister Modi also issued a stern warning to those attempting to incite further violence, asserting that their actions would be rejected by the people of Manipur in due course.

Modi pointed out that the Congress party had imposed President’s Rule in Manipur 10 times during its tenure.

He stated that his government has refrained from taking such measures.

"A situation like this happened in Manipur in 1993, and the unrest lasted for five years," Modi said.

"The state has witnessed the imposition of President’s Rule 10 times during the Congress era. We have not resorted to such means."

The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to ensuring peace prevails in Manipur and called for cooperation and suggestions from all stakeholders to aid in the restoration efforts.

Notably, the PM made these remarks on Manipur only after the opposition parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (July 03).