Title: Tribal Women Stripped and Paraded in Manipur: Prime Minister Modi’s Response Ignites Debate
Subtitle: Opposition parties criticize Manipur BJP government for failing to control violence
Washington: The shocking incident of two tribal women being stripped naked and paraded in a procession in Manipur has sent shockwaves throughout the country. Mary Milben, a renowned American singer who recently fell at the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States, has expressed her pride in the Prime Minister’s response to the Manipur incident.
Manipur, a state ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under Chief Minister Biran Singh, is home to both Kuki tribal people in the hills and Maithei people in the plains. The Maithei community has been pushing to be included in the tribal bar, a move fiercely protested by the Kuki people. This disagreement escalated into violent conflict on May 3.
On May 4, a disturbing video surfaced showing a mob stripping and dragging two Kuki women in a procession through Bynom village. The shocking footage has sparked outrage across the country, with opposition parties strongly condemning the Manipur BJP government and the ruling BJP government at the center for failing to control the violence.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the media before the start of the parliamentary session, expressing his deep concern over the incident. “The Manipur incident is shameful. It fills one with anger and heartache. I assure you that no criminal will escape justice,” he emphasized. However, the incident quickly became a heated topic of debate in parliament, resulting in a two-day paralysis of proceedings.
Surprisingly, American singer Mary Milben, who had previously shown reverence by touching Prime Minister Modi’s feet and receiving blessings during his visit to the United States, condemned the Manipur incident. Taking to her Twitter page, Milben said, “My heart goes out to the abused women in Manipur. Thanks to PM Modi for speaking openly about this inhuman act. Those women are not only daughters of India but also children of God. Dignity is important to all of us as human beings. I pray for those women and for speedy justice.”
The incident has drawn attention not only from within India but also from international voices. The release of the video on the internet further amplified the issue, leading to widespread awareness.
As the nation demands justice for the victims, the Manipur incident has become a burning issue in the parliament, exposing the government’s responsibility in maintaining law and order. The opposition parties are pushing for a thorough investigation into the incident and accountability for those responsible.
Prime Minister Modi’s promise of justice will be put to the test as the country eagerly awaits action and contemplates the need for robust protection of women’s rights across the nation.