The Congress party in Manipur walked out of the state assembly on Friday, August 9, in protest after their request for a discussion on the ongoing ethnic violence in the state was denied. The party had demanded a debate under Rule 300, citing the urgency of addressing the situation that has escalated since May 3, 2023.
Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh rejected the request, prompting the Congress legislators, led by Manipur Congress President K. Meghachandra Singh, to stage a walkout. The party expressed frustration over the government’s refusal to engage in a debate on the violence, which has resulted in significant unrest and displacement across the state.
Despite the walkout, the assembly session continued, focusing on other legislative matters. The Congress party condemned the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what they described as an attempt to avoid accountability and silence critical discussions. The opposition has vowed to intensify its protest until the issue of ethnic violence is adequately addressed in the assembly.
The ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur has caused widespread disruptions, with thousands of people affected. The Congress has consistently criticized the government’s handling of the crisis, calling for more transparency and decisive action to restore peace and stability in the region.
