Correspondent
July 26, 2023: In an attempt to overcome the deadlock in Parliament, Home Minister Amit Shah has reached out to the leaders of the Opposition in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, urging them to collaborate in addressing the sensitive Manipur issue. Shah's letter, directed to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, emphasizes the government's willingness to engage in a thorough discussion on the matter.
Using Twitter as his platform, Amit Shah shared his appeal to the opposition leaders and attached a copy of the letter. He stressed that the government is fully prepared to address the Manipur issue and seeks cooperation from all parties, irrespective of their political affiliations. Shah expressed hope that all parties would join hands in resolving this significant matter.
The context of Shah's letter lies in the ongoing disruptions in Parliament during the Monsoon session. The opposition has insisted on receiving a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Manipur violence before engaging in any discussions. Recently, a distressing video emerged on social media, showing a horrifying incident where two women were stripped and paraded naked by a mob of men in Thoubal on May 4, leading to widespread outrage.
In response to a brief debate on the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah addressed the concerns raised by the opposition. He assured them that the government has no hidden agenda and is willing to discuss the Manipur issue in a transparent manner. Despite the opposition's slogans and protests, Shah reaffirmed that the government welcomes an extensive and comprehensive debate on the matter.
The Home Minister's outreach to the opposition leaders aims to foster constructive dialogue and cooperation in order to reach a comprehensive resolution to the Manipur issue. Despite the disruptions, Shah's resolute stance reflects the government's commitment to addressing the matter and engaging in a transparent discussion to achieve a meaningful resolution.