JAKARTA - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday peace had returned to Manipur State, after being hit by sectarian clashes since May that killed 180 people and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes.
He said the federal government had deployed security forces to the state bordering Myanmar and ruled by PM Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to quell the protracted violence.
"Over the past few days, we have been getting reports about peace. The country is with the people of Manipur. The country wants the people of Manipur to maintain peace these past few days and continue it," PM Modi said, Reuters reported on August 15.
Violence between members of the majority Meitei ethnic group and the minority Kuki in Manipur, began over competition for government benefits related to education, employment, and influence.
Among those killed were 21 women. A number of rape incidents have attracted worldwide attention and raised questions about the BJP's ability to guarantee security.
PM Modi condemned sexual violence against women in Manipur and promised tough action, but opposition parties accused his government of dividing the state and not doing enough to end the clashes.
VOIR éGALEMENT:
The government rejected the accusations, defeating a vote of no confidence filed by the opposition over its handling of the conflict on Thursday last week.
"The state and federal governments are working very hard and will continue to work hard to resolve this peacefully," said PM Modi.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
Tags les plus populaires
#Jokowi Jokowi #Bssn #election 2024 #European Cup 2024 #america cup 2024Populaire
