Dismantling operation set to begin, some civil society groups say it's a 'good move', but insist it must be followed by deployment of sufficient security personnel.
On unrest in Manipur, CM Biren Singh said ‘foreign hand’ can’t be ruled out, a day after his official handle engaged in spats with Twitter users calling for his removal.
Anarchy prevails in Manipur when India has its strongest central govt since Indira Gandhi's. Not even writ of omnipotent BJP high command runs there, Biren Singh drama suggests.
Resignation drama unfolded a day after tension erupted at Imphal's Ima Market and adjoining areas when security forces resorted to tear gas shelling to clear a mob build-up.
After meeting the home minister, CM Singh said he has submitted a report of the measures taken up by the state government to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
Singh spoke to ThePrint on reasons behind ethnic clashes and inaction of authorities, and expressed hope peace could prevail if BJP-led govts at Centre and state acted decisively.
Security personnel foil mob attempts to target houses of BJP state chief A. Sharda Devi & MLA Biswajeet Singh. Disappointed with govt's efforts to contain the violence, says NPP.
Military reinforcements, Amit Shah’s visit, and CM Biren Singh’s pleas for peace have come to nought in Manipur, where there is still no end in sight to the violent ethnic conflict.
Congress leader K C Venugopal says 'those in power themselves spearheading massacres'. This comes day after Rahul called for all-party delegation to be sent to Manipur.
Yet another time, he had denied there was a rebellion against him in the BJP state unit. For a man who has also worn many hats, the ethnic violence is the lowest point in his public life.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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