PM trying to defame Chhattisgarh: Baghel slams Modi’s statement on Manipur incident

On Thursday, the prime minister requested chief ministers to further strengthen the law-and-order mechanism in their respective, especially towards women’s protection. The PM allegedly mentioned states like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in his address to the media

Updated on: Jul 20, 2023, 19:43:35 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to ‘defame’ his state by comparing the law-and-order situation in Chhattisgarh to that of Manipur. Baghel said there is unrest in Manipur for the last three months since the violence broke out in the northeastern state, but the this is the first time the PM has spoken, and he dragged Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel (Twitter Photo)

Baghel was reacting to PM Modi’s statement over the incident of women being paraded naked in Manipur, the video of which went viral on social media.

Baghel said that the PM wants to divert people from the Manipur issue. “The PM remains busy on foreign visits and electioneering. He didn’t have time to visit Manipur. How can the PM level baseless charges and link the law-and-order situation in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan to that of Manipur?” Baghel said.

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A video of two women being paraded naked on the streets in Manipur, which was reportedly made two months ago, and went viral on social media on Wednesday has led to nationwide outrage.

On Thursday, the prime minister requested chief ministers to further strengthen the law-and-order mechanism in their respective, especially towards women’s protection. The PM allegedly mentioned states like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in his address to the media.

“Manipur has been burning for the past three months but PM Ji did not speak about it even once. For the first time, he spoke about the incident for 36 seconds. Instead of speaking about Manipur, he dragged Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. He should have spoken about the incident in Manipur for which the entire nation is worried,” Baghel told reporters in the state assembly.

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“Even Amit Shah (Union home minister) visited Chhattisgarh many times but never mentioned the law-and-order situation. Today he (PM) compared Manipur to Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the two states which are going to assembly elections (this year-end). There is no such situation in Chhattisgarh (like Manipur). He did not speak a word on murders in court and hospital in Uttar Pradesh or on mistreatment with tribals in Madhya Pradesh,” Baghel said.

“The PM just wants to divert people from the Manipur issue. He is comparing Manipur to a peaceful state. What is happening in Manipur is entirely different. It cannot be compared with Chhattisgarh. An attempt is being made to defame Chhattisgarh,” added Baghel.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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