Manipur Congress MLAs Boycott Assembly Over Unaddressed Issues

Manipur Congress MLAs walked out of the assembly, alleging they were prevented from discussing critical state issues. Led by Okram Ibobi Singh, they proposed shortening the session and seeking intervention from Prime Minister Modi. Despite moving five private member resolutions, their requests were dismissed, prompting the boycott.

Manipur Congress MLAs Boycott Assembly Over Unaddressed Issues
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Manipur Congress MLAs staged a walkout from the assembly, citing the government's refusal to discuss pressing state issues.

Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh accused the assembly of stifling important debates and requested a shorter session to address the crisis, proposing a comprehensive resolution to seek Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention.

Despite submitting five private member resolutions, their proposals were rejected, leading to the decision to boycott the remainder of the session, which ends on August 12.

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