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Manipur violence: Ahead of NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa’s late-night meeting with Amit Shah, President’s rule is not on the table

More than 110 deaths have been reported and 40,000 people have been displaced.

Published

3 years ago

June 23, 2023

At the all-party meeting organised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 24 to address the turbulent situation in the northeastern state, President’s Rule would not be imposed in Manipur.

Since ethnic conflict first broke out in Manipur on May 3 as a result of a Tribal Solidarity March staged in the hill regions to oppose the Meitei community’s quest for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, more than 110 deaths have been reported and 40,000 people have been displaced.

At the all-party conference which be held on Saturday in the Parliament Library, sources claimed Amit Shah will engage with political parties of all stripes, however, they pointed out that imposing President’s Rule, a growing demand among many opposition parties, is not currently being considered.

The choice appears to have been made as the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convener and BJP point-person for the region’s northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, gave Shah an update on his discussions with the dissident Kuki group and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. On June 10, Sarma met with Meitei community member Biren Singh in Imphal. He had met a party of Kuki insurgents in Guwahati the following day. On June 21, Sarma took a late flight to Delhi where she briefed the Union Home Minister at his home.

Following the discussion, the government appears to have decided on bringing up the possibility of the President’s Rule in Manipur at the impending all-party gathering, according to official sources.

The government makes the decisions. However, as a party, we do not support President’s Rule in Manipur, at least not immediately. There are now peace discussions. We expect a successful outcome, as per a BJP source.

Meanwhile, DG CRPF SL Thaosen visited the state and met with the Governor in addition to the officers sent by the federal government to assist and support the Manipur government. DGP Manipur Police also met Thaosen and other state officials during his tour. According to sources, they discussed the current state of affairs, the deployment of forces, and handling tough situations. Thaosen also went to a few places where there had been violent fights and met CRPF members there.

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Rescue operation underway after water surge traps workers in Chamoli tunnel

At least 10 workers are believed to be trapped after a sudden surge of water and debris entered a tunnel at a THDC project site in Chamoli.

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11 hours ago

August 13, 2026

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At least 10 workers are believed to be trapped after water and debris entered a tunnel at a Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) project site in Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. A rescue operation is underway.

According to police, 18 labourers were working inside the tunnel when a sudden surge of water occurred. The strong current swept several workers towards the tunnel’s exit, according to a preliminary report.

Eight workers have been rescued so far, while 10 are still believed to be trapped inside the tunnel.

“Additional ambulances have been dispatched to the site. Police and administrative teams have arrived at the location,” Chamoli Superintendent of Police Surjeet Singh Pawar said.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to carry out rescue and relief operations on a war footing.

Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have also been dispatched to assist in the rescue operation.

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Delhi Metro to start services at 4 am on Independence Day

Delhi Metro will begin services at 4 am on August 15, with trains running every 30 minutes before regular services start.

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12 hours ago

August 13, 2026

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Delhi Metro services will start at 4 am on August 15 to facilitate the movement of special guests, invitees and members of the public attending the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Thursday.

Metro trains will operate at 30-minute intervals on all lines from 4 am until regular revenue services begin according to the scheduled timetable for the day.

Special QR tickets for Independence Day invitees

The DMRC said 1.30 lakh special pre-vended QR tickets have been supplied to the Ministry of Defence for the travel of special guests and bona fide invitees attending the celebrations.

Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated Metro stations to facilitate their travel.

The cost of journeys made using these special QR tickets will be reimbursed to the DMRC by the Ministry of Defence, the corporation said.

Nearest Metro stations to Red Fort

The Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate Metro stations are the nearest stations to the venue of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

The early start of Metro services is aimed at facilitating the movement of people attending the celebrations on Independence Day.

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Bengal withdraws Banga Bibhushan from BJP MP Nagendra Ray over Netaji remarks

West Bengal has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan awarded to BJP MP Nagendra Ray after his controversial remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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12 hours ago

August 13, 2026

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The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan, the state’s highest civilian honour, from BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, amid controversy over his remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

The award was conferred on Ray on February 21, 2026, when the Mamata Banerjee government was in power. The state government said the honour recognises distinguished and exemplary contributions to the state and its people and carries a high degree of dignity and prestige.

Why Bengal withdrew the award

The decision came less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the police to take stringent action, including arrests, against people making derogatory remarks about Netaji on social media.

Adhikari had also said that the law would apply equally to MPs, MLAs and government officials.

The directive followed remarks by Ananta Maharaj in which he described Netaji as a “war criminal” and questioned his leadership as well as the role of the Azad Hind Fauj in India’s freedom struggle.

What the Bengal government said

In its order, the state government said that “certain facts and circumstances” had emerged that raised questions over Nagendra Ray’s continued retention of the honour.

The government said the competent authority had concluded that retaining the Banga Bibhushan was inconsistent with the dignity, prestige and purpose of the award.

It therefore withdrew and annulled the honour conferred upon Nagendra Ray on February 21, 2026, with immediate effect. The order did not specifically identify the particular offence behind the decision.

Who is Nagendra Ray?

Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, is a BJP Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal who hails from Cooch Behar in the northern part of the state and is a leader of the Rajbanshi community.

The withdrawal of the state honour comes amid controversy over his remarks concerning Netaji, a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle and a revered personality in Bengal.