New Delhi: Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, criticised opposition parties for their politicisation of the Manipur issue and accused them of evading a discussion in Parliament on the matter today. Thakur asserted that opposition leaders were shying away from engaging in a parliamentary dialogue and not taking the proceedings seriously. He also claimed that while they could visit Manipur, they seemed reluctant to address issues in other states like Bengal and Rajasthan, suggesting political motivations behind their actions.
Thakur urged the opposition to actively participate in parliamentary discussions concerning bills rather than merely opposing them. He argued that opposing bills without contributing to discussions would not yield productive outcomes and encouraged opposition members to join the debates to enhance their understanding of various matters.
In a separate development, senior leaders of the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A met with President Droupadi Murmu to seek her intervention in promoting peace and harmony in Manipur. They emphasised the need for both the Union and State governments to ensure justice for the affected communities. The memorandum presented by the opposition alliance called for urgent action, including a comprehensive discussion in Parliament on the situation in Manipur.
A delegation of 21 MPs from the opposition alliance had previously visited Manipur on July 29 to assess the ongoing ethnic strife and violence that had persisted since May 4. The demand for a thorough discussion on the Manipur violence has been a focal point for the opposition in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during the current monsoon session, leading to repeated adjournments as the issue continues to dominate parliamentary proceedings.
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