Ibobi Singh spoke for half-hour: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi rubbishes Jairam Ramesh’s claims relating to all-party assembly on Manipur

On Saturday, June 24, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi uncovered Congress’s General Secretary answerable for Communication, Jairam Ramesh’s lies in Manipur. In a tweet, Ramesh had claimed former Chief Minister of Manipur and Congress chief Okram Ibobi Singh was not allowed to talk throughout all-party conferences on Manipur violence.

Refuting his claims, Joshi referred to as out Ramesh for utilizing the Manipur tragedy for political features. He added that Ibobi spoke for half-hour throughout the assembly and was supplied two hours by Home Minister Amit Shah to speak over lunch. He tweeted, “It is unfortunate that Jairam Ramesh is politicising Manipur’s tragedy. This is not the time for petty politics. Okram Ibobi Singh spoke for 30 minutes and concluded. He asked for a separate time to meet, and HM Amit Shah Ji offered to give him 2 hours separately over lunch. Don’t spread lies.”

It is unlucky that @Jairam_Ramesh is politicising Manipur’s tragedy. This just isn’t time for petty politics

Okram Ibobi Singh spoke for 30 minutes & concluded. He requested for separate time to satisfy, HM @AmitShah ji supplied to present him 2 hours individually over lunch.
Don’t unfold lies https://t.co/ZxL8z0SuUh

— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) June 24, 2023

After the assembly, BJP’s Manipur in-charge Sambit Patra stated in an announcement that not a day had handed when Home Minister Amit Shah didn’t discuss to the PM concerning the Manipur scenario. He added that the federal government is making all efforts to revive peace within the state on directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking to ANI, he stated, “Before the meeting started, a detailed presentation was presented on the situation of Manipur, such as what caused the violence, what measures have been taken to control it to date etc. Members of all the parties gave their suggestions positively.”

#WATCH | “The Union Home Minister assured that all steps will be taken to ensure no loss of life or property in Manipur,” says BJP chief Sambit Patra on the all-party assembly convened by Union Home Minister on Manipur scenario. pic.twitter.com/j2EiCihfRN

— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2023

He added, “After listening to everyone, Union Minister Amit Shah assured everyone to have a discussion on suggestions made by all party members. All the members also appreciated the efforts made by the home minister regarding Manipur. They appreciated how the HM spent three days and three nights in the state which is witnessing ethnic clashes. Home Minister has assured that we will move towards peace as soon as possible with the co-operation of everyone.”

Congress claimed former CM was not allowed to talk

In a tweet, Congress chief Jairam Ramesh claimed that Okram Ibobi Singh was not allowed to current his factors on Manipur violence throughout the all-party assembly. He additional added that the folks of Manipur weren’t allowed their illustration throughout the assembly.

He wrote, “The all-party meeting organised by the Home Minister today was just an eye-wash and a formality. As the principal Opposition party, our representative, the senior leader from Manipur, 3-time elected CM Okram Ibobi Singh, was not allowed to present his points representing the pain and anguish of the people of Manipur. He was the only leader from Manipur in the all-party meeting today, and it is an insult not only to the former CM and the Congress party but the people of Manipur that their representative was not allowed to fully put forth his point of view. We are sharing the 8 points on behalf of Congress, which includes the immediate removal of the CM of Manipur, without which no progress can be made towards peace and normalcy in Manipur.”

The all-party assembly organised by the Home Minister at present was simply an eye-wash and a formality.

As the principal Opposition get together, our consultant the senior most chief from Manipur, 3-time elected CM Okram Ibobi Singh, was not allowed to current his factors representing… pic.twitter.com/XMjfWXYHBa

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 24, 2023

After the assembly, Singh made comparable claims throughout a press assembly. He stated, “More than 50 days after the violence in Manipur started, the home ministry organised an all-party meeting today. I was nominated by the AICC. I barely had 7-8 minutes to share my views. Manipur is my home state. I asked for additional five minutes to express my opinions, but it was denied. This is unfortunate.”

More than 50 days after the violence in Manipur began, the Home Ministry organised an all-party assembly at present. I used to be nominated by the AICC.

I barely had 7-8 minutes to share my views. Manipur is my dwelling state. I requested for added 5 minutes to specific my opinions, but it surely… pic.twitter.com/dK4DBJP4Uw

— Congress (@INCIndia) June 24, 2023

So far, over 100 folks have misplaced their lives in Manipur violence, and over a thousand have been reported injured. Several hundred Manipur residents have been displaced and moved to safer locations due to the violence triggered after the High Court’s order to think about together with the Meitei neighborhood within the Scheduled checklist that’s being opposed by the Kuki neighborhood.