EU Parliament expressed concern over Manipur violence; India says ‘Reflection of colonial mindset’
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14 July, 2023 10:35 am IST
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The European Union (EU) Parliament urged India to safeguard the minorities in Manipur which has been ravaged by the ethnic violence for over two months. The members of the EU Parliament expressed concern over clashes between Manipur's majority Meitei and the Kuki tribe in the surrounding hills. The EU parliament said that the violence has "left at least 120 people dead, 50,000 displaced and over 1,700 houses and 250 churches destroyed".
The EU Parliament also urged that internet shutdowns should be lifted and an independent investigation should be carried out.
"The Manipur state government has also shut down internet connections and severely hindered reporting by the media, while security forces have been implicated in the recent killings, something that has further increased distrust in the authorities," it said.
Responding to the resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in Manipur, India described as reflection of “colonial mindset”.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said such interference in India’s internal affairs is “unacceptable”.
“Such interference in India’s internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset,” he added.
The spokesperson said Indian authorities at all levels, including the judiciary, are seized of the situation in Manipur and are taking steps to maintain peace and harmony and law and order.
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