PM Modi, CM N Brien, CJI And More React To Video Of Manipur Women Paraded Naked, Assure Strict Action
The criminals deserve capital punishment.
The video of the Manipur women being paraded naked has been circulating on social media, and has left internet users shocked and feeling ashamed. The perpetrators were seen sexually assaulting the two women by touching their privates on camera. The people of India have unitedly condemned this horrifying crime and were shocked over PM Narendra Modi’s silence over this issue. But he has broken his silence and condemned this inhuman act too.
PM Modi’s statement
PM Narendra Modi also expressed at the Manipur incident and said that his heart is in pain and filled with anger. He added that this is a shameful incident to occur in any civilised society. He urged the chief ministers of all the states in India to strengthen their security laws for women, and also that what happened to the ‘daughters of Manipur’ shall not be forgiven. PM Modi also assumed the nation that the guilty will not be spared.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "…I assure the nation, no guilty will be spared. Law will take its course with all its might. What happened with the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven." pic.twitter.com/HhVf220iKV
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
PM Narendra Modi says, "My heart is filled with pain and anger. The incident from Manipur that has come before us is shameful for any civilised society. I urge all the CMs to further strengthen law & order in their states – especially for the security of women and take the… pic.twitter.com/SKLTtpAjuo
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Manipur CM’s statement
Manipur CM N Biren Singh said that his heart goes to those women who were disrespected in this inhumane act. He also informed the citizens that the Manipur police has made their first arrest on July 20, 2023. He also assured that strict action will be taken against the perpetrators and also that the authorities are considering capital punishment to all those were a part of this horrifying crime.
My hearts go out to the two women who were subjected to a deeply disrespectful and inhumane act, as shown in the distressing video that surfaced yesterday. After taking a Suo-moto cognisance of the incident immediately after the video surfaced, the Manipur Police swung to action…
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 20, 2023
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SC takes a suo motu cognisance stance
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also condemned this inhuman act using the harshest words. He said that this is the ‘grossest of constitutional abuse’, and that the court is deeply disturbed with the videos of the women being paraded naked. The CJI also added that the court will give the government some time to take action on this issue or else it will step in to take matters into its own hands.
#BREAKING Supreme Court directs Union and State government to take steps against the videos of women being stripped and paraded in #Manipur.
CJI DY Chandrachud remarks "We will give a little time for government to take action otherwise we will step in."#SupremeCourtOfIndia pic.twitter.com/cjEZ5xBRgm
— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) July 20, 2023
Many other political leaders have also reacted to this shocking incident.
Absolutely heartbroken and appalled by the agonising violence unleashed on women in #Manipur. Where is our collective conscience? The hate and venom are uprooting the very soul of humanity. We must stand united against such atrocities and work towards fostering a society of…
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 20, 2023
The horrific video of women being paraded naked and sexually assaulted in Manipur some months ago is one more confirmation of how unspeakably shocking the ongoing tragedy in that state is (and has been for nearly three months). Parliament must debate the situation today & the…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 20, 2023
Numbed by the horrific pictures of two women being paraded naked & assaulted by a mob in Manipur. Those at the top cannot feign ignorance. Fact of the matter is that they have unleashed rabid rabble rousing elements for their own electoral gains & dont know how to rein them in…
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) July 20, 2023
The criminals deserve no less than a capital punishment for their inhuman act.
First Published: July 20, 2023 12:15 PM
