Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the restoration of calm in the conflict-ridden northeastern state of Manipur.” Since May, sectarian battles have resulted in the deaths of at least 180 people and the displacement of tens of thousands from their homes.
Modi says peace returning to Manipur: To quell the violence in the Himalayan state adjacent to Myanmar, governed by Modi’s Hindu nationalist party, the federal government dispatched security personnel. Modi, who is vying for a third term in office, has the upcoming general election scheduled for May next year.
“We have been hearing tales of sustained tranquilly for a few days now. Manipur’s citizens have the support of the nation.
In an address on July 1 from the Red Fort in New Delhi, Modi emphasised that the nation wanted the people of Manipur to maintain and build upon the recent calm.
The battle for government advantages connected to education, employment, and influence between members of the majority Meitei ethnic group and the minority Kuki led to the start of the conflict.
There have been 21 women killed. Numerous rape episodes have drawn attention on a global scale and prompted concerns about the BJP, Modi’s party, being able to maintain security.
Modi vowed to take severe action in response to the sexual assault of women in Manipur, but opposition parties charge that his administration is splitting the state and not doing enough to put an end to the fighting.
The opposition attempted to invoke a vote of no-confidence in the administration last Thursday, but the cabinet rejected it.
“Modi Assures Peaceful Resolution Efforts Amid Conflict in Manipur and Promises Continued Growth Initiatives”
Additionally, “The state and federal governments are working very hard and will continue to work very hard to resolve this peacefully,” Modi added. Manipur civil rights organisations claim that thousands of people who have abandoned their houses are too afraid to go back, and that the return to normalcy requires both financial aid and legal assistance.
In his speech, Modi outlined the social, economic, and pro-poor initiatives he has put in place during his nine years in office and promised to continue pushing for growth and make India a global economic force even after winning a third term.