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In a recent late-night speech in the Lok Sabha, Manipur Congress MP Bimol Akoijam made a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the Manipur crisis. Akoijam, a first-time MP, highlighted the civil war-like situation in Manipur and the suffering of over 60,000 people in relief camps. He expressed his dismay over the neglect of the state and its people in the President’s Address to Parliament and called out the BJP government’s inaction. The professor turned politician emphasized the importance of addressing the core issues in Manipur, including the ethnic violence that has displaced thousands and claimed over 200 lives. Akoijam’s fiery speech resonated with many in Manipur, who saw his unexpected rise in politics as a beacon of hope for the state. His reference to the neglect of the northeast in Indian history textbooks struck a chord with those feeling marginalized and unheard. Akoijam’s call for national attention to Manipur’s plight and demand for action from the government has sparked a heated debate in parliament and the public sphere. The response from PM Modi and BJP leaders, defending their actions in Manipur and criticizing Akoijam, underscores the deep-rooted tensions and political divisions in the state. As the Manipur crisis continues to unfold, Akoijam’s bold stance and impassioned plea for justice have brought the state’s issues to the forefront of national discourse, challenging the status quo and igniting calls for change.
