24-hour shutdown by civil organisations in Manipur over escalating violence
Imphal: A 24-hour bandh called by 13 civil organisations across Manipur brought the state to a standstill on Wednesday, following a sharp rise in violence in the state.
Tension has been high in Manipur since last week due to a fresh round of violence in strife-torn Jiribam district in which ten suspected armed militants were killed in an encounter with security forces.
The shutdown was enforced to protest against the government’s inaction in controlling the escalating violence in the state since Friday.
Khwairamband Market, the largest commercial hub in Manipur, remained closed from early Wednesday morning as bandh supporters enforced the shutdown throughout the market and surrounding areas.
Public transport was not seen on the streets of Imphal, and educational institutions, including schools and colleges, were closed.
Meanwhile, the Centre has reportedly rushed 20 additional CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) companies comprising about 2,000 personnel to Manipur in the wake of fresh attacks and law and order issues in the state.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleges irregularities in Maharashtra Assembly election results
Mumbai: As the counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections progresses, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised serious allegations of irregularities in the results. Speaking to the media, Raut claimed, "There is something wrong with these election results. This is not the decision of the people."
Currently, the BJP-led alliance is leading in 215 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is ahead in 61 constituencies. According to Raut, several seats that should have gone to the MVA were allegedly "stolen."
He further alleged, "Money machines were set up in every constituency. Maharashtra’s people are honest, but the election process here has seen the highest level of dishonesty. We knew the sentiment of the public, but this outcome does not reflect it."
Raut also connected the developments to recent controversies involving Gautam Adani, claiming that the focus has been shifted to the election results to divert attention from issues affecting the BJP. He accused the BJP of manipulating the elections, stating, "Mumbai is going into the hands of Gautam Adani."
