Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, EU Parliament slams India over Manipur violence, New Delhi retorts
- The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Indian government over the Manipur violence and urging them to protect the rights of minorities. The resolution called for independent investigations into the violence, an end to impunity, and the lifting of the internet ban.
- The resolution highlighted concerns about the BJP's promotion of Hindu majoritarianism and accused them of implementing divisive ethno-nationalistic policies that oppress religious minorities.
- The Indian government rejected the planned debate in the EU Parliament, stating that the matter was an internal affair. They reached out to the concerned MEPs but emphasized that the issue was entirely internal to India.
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European Parliament Targets India As France Hosts PM Modi; Resolution On Manipur Slams New Delhi
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution on Manipur, urging the Indian government to end violence in the northeastern state. The resolution came just after Prime Minister Modi landed in Paris for the Bastille Day parade. In the resolution, the EU parliamentarian denounced the 'nationalistic rhetoric deployed by leading members of BJP'. The EU parliament also called on authorities to restore internet services in the state. Watch t…
"Reflects Colonial Mindset": India On EU Parliament's Manipur Resolution
India has reiterated that Manipur in an "internal matter" after the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in India, with particular reference to the recent clashes in Manipur. The move, the foreign ministry said, reflects a "colonial mindset" and was "unacceptable". The resolution comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to France. He is the Guest of Honour at the country's Bastille Day Parade.…
France: EU parliament urges PM Modi to protect minorities
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in France for a two-day visit where he will hold wide-ranging talks with President Emmanuel Macron. The European Parliament has called on Modi to end violence in Manipur.
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