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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.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur and appeal for peace amidst the ongoing ethnic violence. Gandhi, who recently visited the state for the third time, expressed concern over the lack of improvement in the situation, highlighting the burning houses, families forced into relief camps, and the division of the state. He emphasized the need for the Prime Minister’s personal intervention to address the grievances of the people and bring an end to the tragedy.

Fresh violence erupted in Jiribam district of Manipur on Saturday, leading to the torching of numerous houses, police outposts, and a forest office. Suspected militants set fire to more than 70 houses, forcing villagers to flee and seek refuge in a relief camp. The violence erupted after the killing of a 59-year-old man by suspected militants, triggering protests and a curfew by the Manipur government. The National Investigation Agency has arrested a militant commander in connection with the violence.

While international events like the Israeli attack on Rafah garnered widespread attention, Indian social media users are now highlighting the lack of focus on the ongoing violence in Manipur. The ‘But no eyes on Manipur’ trend criticizes the deafening silence of many celebrities and personalities on the conflict in their own country. The ethnic clashes in Manipur have claimed over 200 lives, injured thousands, and displaced countless more. Despite the severity of the situation, it has received far less attention compared to international issues. This has sparked a debate about the selective outrage and double standards in addressing human rights violations.