Amid the ruckus on the opening day of the monsoon session of Parliament, the PM said, ‘What happened to the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven. The law with all its might will take one step after another. I assure the countrymen that not a single culprit will be spared.
Modi said in his first public comment on the violent caste conflict dividing Manipur society. “Today, as I stand in front of this temple of democracy, my heart is filled with pain and anger. The incident in the state would put any civilized society to shame and it has dishonored the entire nation and 140 crore countrymen are feeling ashamed. Women in Congress-ruled Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh say the issue of women’s dignity should not be limited to party squabbles. The PM said, “Be it Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Manipur or any other part of the country, maintaining law and order and respecting women should be kept above any political debate.” I urge you to further strengthen the law and order situation in the states. I urge them to take strict steps especially for the safety of our mothers and sisters.
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The circulation of the video of the horrific incident of May 4 dealt a blow to the government’s plan to ensure a smooth monsoon session. It has chalked out an ambitious legislative agenda for both the Houses and offered to allow discussion on all issues, including the Manipur situation, on Wednesday to facilitate the passage of key bills.
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Modi also asked the MPs to make full use of the session for a comprehensive discussion on several bills which are in the interest of the people.
Referring to the Bill on Personal Data Protection, National Research Foundation and Arbitration, apart from the Jan Vishwas Bill, the PM said that there are many such proposed laws which are in the interest of the nation and different sections of the society.
He said that the Data Protection Bill will bring a new sense of trust among the people as well as increase India’s stature in the world. Similarly, the National Research Foundation Bill is a very important step to strengthen research and innovation in the context of the New Education Policy, he said.