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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manipur Cong criticises Prez Rule extension plan, raps BJP for crisis
Imphal: Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president K Meghachandra has slammed the NDA-led central govt's plan for the six-month extension of President's Rule in Manipur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He called the move "a serious blow to democratic values and the federal spirit enshrined in the Constitution". He was speaking to reporters after attending a free medical camp in the Uripok Assembly Constituency. Meghachandra said the extension bypasses the will of the people and blamed BJP MLAs in the state for the political vacuum that led to the extension. "President's Rule has been imposed and extended because the BJP, despite having the numbers, failed to elect a capable leader to steer the govt," he said. He added that President's Rule is meant to be a temporary measure to restore peace and order. However, its extension due to alleged law and order failures sets a "dangerous and unprecedented" trend "that undermines democratic institutions and constitutional governance", he added. He also criticised both the NDA govt at the Centre and the former BJP-led state govt for their lack of serious initiative in resolving the ongoing crisis. He alleged that neither took concrete steps to draft a roadmap for peace and reconciliation. He also pointed out the BJP's failure to convene an all-party meeting since the crisis erupted in 2023. "How could Prime Minister Narendra Modi remain silent on the Manipur crisis for over two years? His silence is deeply disappointing and reflects BJP's intent to allow President's Rule to linger," Meghachandra said. "The current political and administrative uncertainty could have been avoided if the BJP had demonstrated responsible leadership and democratic will," he added.
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Four more killed in northeast floods; 3.64 lakh affected in Assam; 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim
Guwahati/Agartala More than 3.64 lakh people across 19 districts of Assam have been affected in a wave of floods that disrupted road transport and train services on Sunday (June 1, 2025). Mild to heavy rainfall continued to batter large swathes of the rest of the northeastern region, with floods and landslides damaging more than 900 houses in Manipur and Mizoram, while 1,500 tourists were left stranded in northern Sikkim. Four people – two in Assam and one each in Mizoram and Tripura – died on Sunday (June 1, 2025), taking the death toll due to rain-induced floods, flash floods, landslides, rockfalls, and lightning across the northeast to 34, since May 28. Ten of these victims were in Assam, nine in Arunachal Pradesh, six each in Meghalaya and Mizoram, two in Tripura, and one in Nagaland. On Sunday (June 1, 2025), Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal, and Sikkim, and the Governor of Manipur to take stock of the situation. Rising rivers Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Mr. Shah had offered all possible assistance to deal with the situation. 'I have briefed him on the measures being taken. We are grateful for his concern and support,' he said. Mr. Sarma warned the people of Assam to be wary of a sharp rise in river water levels due to heavy rainfall at Kibithoo (17 cm), Hayuliang (15 cm), and Kalaktang (10 cm) in Arunachal Pradesh. 'Assam is witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), and Hailakandi (30 cm). People living in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories,' he said. The submergence of tracks in the Karimganj section of southern Assam's Barak Valley forced the Northeast Frontier Railway to cancel several trains. Imphal hit hard The floods in Manipur affected more than 3,800 people and damaged at least 883 houses. The Imphal East district suffered maximum damage, as some major rivers breached embankments, flooding vast swathes of the State's capital and the surrounding localities. Large-scale damages were also reported from the hilly Kangpokpi district and Senapati beyond. A delegation of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), led by its president Keisham Meghachandra Singh, visited the flood-affected areas of the Imphal East district. Mr. Singh criticised the Water Resources Department for its failure to implement adequate flood management measures in flood-prone areas across Manipur. 'Several anti-erosion and flood control projects initiated under the Flood Management and Border Area Programme of the Union Ministry of Water Resources remain incomplete,' he said. Deadly landslides Mizoram continued to be one of the worst-affected States in the region, with officials recording landslides and landslips from 211 locations. At a review meeting headed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, officials said 60 houses had collapsed while 69 more were deserted for fear of collapse, and seven power sub-stations suffered extensive damage, while roads were blocked at 83 locations. In Sikkim's Mangan district, some 1,500 tourists were stranded as roads were blocked following landslides. The district's Superintendent of Police, Sonam Detchu Bhutia, told The Hindu that 1,350 of these tourists have been stuck at Lachung and 115 at Lachen. 'We have had to temporarily suspend the operation to locate the nine people missing after a vehicle fell about 1,000 feet into the Teesta River a few days ago,' he said. The missing passengers were tourists from Odisha and West Bengal. IAF rescue The Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 14 people who were stranded in the middle of the flooded Bomjir River in the Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The IAF pressed into service a Mi-17 helicopter following requests from the Arunachal Pradesh and Assam governments. 'The rescued people – 13 from Assam and one from Arunachal Pradesh – were sent back home safely,' a defence spokesperson said. The floods in Tripura affected over 1,300 families. Chief Minister Manik Saha said the flood-affected people in the West Tripura district were being moved to safer areas, adding that the administration was helping marooned people across the State.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Unconstitutional: Congress slams BJP's move to form government in Manipur
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Wednesday strongly criticised the BJP-led alliance's renewed efforts to form a government in Manipur, calling the move "constitutionally flawed" and a reflection of a deep leadership from his official residence, Meghachandra questioned the legitimacy of the BJP's claim, especially in the absence of a formally appointed legislature party approach is hollow. The process to stake claim to form a government is flawed. Without a legislature leader, how can they proceed? That is the key question,' he stated. The Congress leader further alleged that the BJP's recent political manoeuvring was driven more by civil society pressure than a genuine democratic mandate.'What they are showing to the public is a result of pressure from Civil Society Organisations. They have also admitted that without the consent of central leaders, they cannot move forward,' he the BJP reportedly holds a numerical majority, Meghachandra argued it lacks the political will and cohesion to govern effectively.'They may have the numbers, but they have no guts to form a government. That's the real crisis. The so-called double engine government has failed even under President's Rule,' he said, highlighting the state's prolonged instability and also criticised the BJP for its inaction over the last two years, especially in restoring peace through constitutional processes.'For over two years, no effective steps have been taken to bring back peace through constitutional means,' he concluded by underlining the BJP's internal disunity, stating it makes forming a stable government impossible.'Even if they have 44 seats, they cannot form a new government without choosing a leader unanimously. It is an impossible mission for the BJP,' he political uncertainty in Manipur continues amid ongoing unrest, deepening the administrative vacuum under President's Watch
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Manipur Congress holds rally to support armed forces amid strained India-Pak ties
The members of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) organised a rally on Friday in state capital Imphal expressing solidarity with the armed forces in wake of the ongoing Operation Sindoor. President Keisham Meghachandra Singh of MPCC and former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh led the Jai Hind Yatra. The procession started from the Congress Bhavan in Imphal and it passed through the Kangla moat route towards Khoyathong and turned back from North AOC to converge at the starting point. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the yatra, MPCC president K Meghachandra, who is also the sitting MLA from Wangkhem assembly constituency, said that the yatra is being organised as part of nationwide movement to support the armed forces for their response to threats with strength. Also Read:228 flights cancelled in 2 days at Delhi airport as India-Pak tensions persist Expressing the party's unwavering support for the armed forces, former chief minister and senior Congress legislator Ibobi Singh said that the Congress party in Manipur stands firmly with the nation especially at a time when country's defence forces are engaging under Operation Sindoor. 'We're solidly behind the Indian forces,'Ibobi said. 'This strike (by the Indian forces) is not against any particular country or community but against the terrorists. Congress will not tolerate any type of terrorists,' Singh said. Former Lok Sabha MP Dr Thokchom Meinya Singh, former deputy chief minister and CWC member Gaikhangam, former minister M Hemanta and other Congress leaders were also present during the yatra.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manipur Cong to host rally supporting Op Sindoor today
Guwahati: Congress has decided to take out a 'Tiranga Rally' in Imphal on Friday as a mark of respect and to extend solidarity to India's armed forces following Operation Sindoor .AICC member and senior spokesperson N Bupenda Meitei on Thursday told media in Imphal, " Manipur Congress committee will be holding a 'Tiranga rally' under the leadership of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president K Meghachandra. At this critical juncture the party has unanimously decided to support any decision to be taken by the Govt of India."
