As the Lok Sabha early on Thursday adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of the President's rule in Manipur, BJP leader Amit Malviya slammed the Congress members for not participating in the discussion and running away.
Taking to X, Malviya said, "Parliament debating Manipur at 2am with the Home Minister and Defence Minister in Lok Sabha. Congress members should stay and participate in the discussion. Not run away!"
Members across party lines supported the decision but slammed the Centre for the situation in the northeastern state. However, some MPs of the Congress party were not present in the Lower House during the discussion.
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Participating in the debate, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said his party supported the resolution but wanted the restoration of peace and stability in the state.
"End insurgency, restore peace and stability, promote dialogue with each other, promote inclusivity," he said.
Sayani Ghosh of the TMC said her party too supports the resolution but favours early restoration of peace.
Replying to a short debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has taken all possible steps to bring back normalcy in the restive Northeastern state. He also said that there has been no violence in Manipur in the last four months. "Talks were on with both Meitei and Kuki communities for a peaceful solution," Shah said.
"By and large the situation is peaceful. As long as people are in camps, I would not say the situation is satisfactory. The government is taking all possible steps to restore peace in Manipur," he said, PTI reported.
The resolution 'Consideration on the Proclamation issued by the President on the 13th February 2025 under article 356 (1) of the Constitution in relation to the State of Manipur’ was adopted by the House by a voice vote at 2 am on Thursday.
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