While delivering his speech on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a clean dig at the Opposition for politicising the situation in Manipur and asserted that the state "will soon reject them."
As PM Modi called for unity across political affiliations for stability in the region, he also cautioned those fomenting trouble: "Those adding fuel to the fire, I warn them Manipur will reject them soon."
He said that the state has seen a decline in violence in some recent months.
"We are continuously trying to maintain peace and stability in Manipur. More than 11,000 FIRs have been registered, and more than 500 people have been arrested in Manipur, which is a very small state. Now, the incidents of violence are coming down. This means peace is possible," he said.
He pointed to normalcy in fields of education and administration in Manipur, like any other state in the country, with all exams having been conducted as per schedule.
"Both Central and state governments are actively working to resolve regional issues with patience and peace. Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Manipur and stayed for weeks there, engaging with relevant stakeholders," said the Prime Minister, adding that besides political leaders, various government officials also visited the state to assess and address the situation.
He reflected on Manipur's history, referring to the disharmony in times gone by and referred to something that happened in 1993 as a lesson learned. PM Modi listed ten instances of President's Rule under Congress rule and one continuous 1993 violence period. He reiterated how BJP has transformed the North-East into an area of growth and peace. The inter-state disputes resolution efforts have been exemplary; certain self-borne conflicts have come to an end after running into decades.
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