Manipur BJP MLA Calls for Removal of Central Forces, Citing Inaction Amidst Renewed Violence

Rajkumar Imo Singh, a BJP MLA from Manipur and son-in-law of the state’s Chief Minister, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding the removal of central forces deployed in the state. Singh claims the forces have been ineffective in stopping the violence, which has recently escalated with the use of drones and RPGs. He argues that their presence has not yielded peace, questioning their role in maintaining order. His letter comes after a fresh wave of violence that saw two people killed and several injured in a suspected extremist attack.

Agniveers Get 10% Reservation in Central Forces, Congress Demands ‘White Paper’

The Central government has announced a 10% reservation for former Agniveers in vacancies for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This comes amid ongoing protests against the Agnipath scheme, with the Congress party demanding a ‘white paper’ on the scheme and criticizing the government’s handling of the compensation issue for slain Agniveers.

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