Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren writes to President over Manipur violence

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expresses anguish over Manipur violence in letter to President, urges to restore peace. Slams Modi govt for sidelining issue & failing to protect people.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on July 22 wrote to President Droupadi Murmu over Manipur violence expressing his anguish over the ongoing spate of violence in the State. In the two-page letter, Mr. Soren said that he is deeply distressed and concerned about the spiralling situation in Manipur.

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“Silence in the face of cruelty is a terrible crime and so I am compelled today to write to you with a heavy heart and profound anguish over Manipur violence. The violence which has already resulted loss of hundreds of innocent lives, destruction of property and public infrastructure, unspeakable torture and sexual exploitation of women, displacement and grave sense of insecurity among the several ethnic group residing in the affected areas,” Mr. Soren said in the letter.

He further added that two days back, the video from Manipur on social media showcasing unspeakable barbarism on the women has deeply shaken all. Expressing his anger, Mr. Soren said that the intrinsic principles of human life and dignity guaranteed by the Constitution seem to be completely broken.

Mr. Soren pointed out that society should never reach a point where people are subjected to the kind of physical, emotional, and psychological brutality that has unfolded in Manipur.

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“Since May 3, India in spite of being the world’s most diverse democracy has witnessed unparalleled breakdown of peace, unity, justice, and democratic governance in Manipur. It has been shocking to note that the State Government has failed in protecting its own people and mitigating the violence and unrest,” Mr. Soren alleged.