MP Bimol raises Manipur violence in Lok Sabha, demands justice, accountability

Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Member of Parliament Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam raised serious concerns over the continuing violence and humanitarian crisis in Manipur during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, calling for urgent discussion, accountability, and restoration of basic rights.
Drawing attention to recent incidents, Dr. Bimol referred to the killing of engineer Mayanglangbam Rishikanta Singh, who, he said, pleaded for his life with folded hands before being shot dead by suspected armed assailants. He used the image of Rishikanta’s folded hands as a powerful symbol representing “hundreds killed and thousands displaced,” stating that it reflects the collective plea of the people of Manipur seeking justice and protection.
He further linked the incident to other cases of violence, including the killing of two young women in Imphal and the brutal killing of six women and children who were reportedly taken hostage during the conflict. He stated that these incidents illustrate the scale and severity of the ongoing crisis.
The MP highlighted the plight of displaced persons, noting that many continue to live in relief camps and are unable to return to their homes. He stressed that citizens are demanding their constitutional right to resettle and live with dignity in their own state. He also pointed out continued restrictions on free movement, alleging that access to highways and even airports has remained limited for affected populations for nearly three years.
Dr. Bimol urged the House to allocate time for a detailed discussion on the situation in Manipur, particularly on what he described as the “denial of human rights” and the absence of a clear roadmap to restore normalcy. He maintained that the crisis requires both parliamentary attention and decisive intervention from the Union Government.
Raising concerns over the delay in institutional response, he questioned why an Inquiry Committee set up in 2023 to investigate the violence has yet to submit its report, despite a six-month deadline. He asked whether there is reluctance on the part of the Government of India to fix responsibility for the violence.
In a strong closing remark, Dr. Bimol cautioned against treating Manipur as a subordinate entity, asserting that it is an integral state of the Union of India and deserves equal respect, justice, and constitutional protection. He reiterated that the voices of the affected people—symbolised by the “folded hands” of victims—must be heard, and called for immediate steps to ensure accountability and lasting peace.