"Act of barbarism": Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Manipur video
Jul 20, 2023
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 20 : West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, condemned the viral video of women being paraded naked and termed it as an "act of barbarism".
"Heartbroken and outraged to witness the horrific video from Manipur showing the brutal treatment of two women by a frenzied mob. No words can express the pain and anguish of witnessing the violence inflicted on marginalized women. This act of barbarism is beyond comprehension and humanity," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
She also said the country must stand united in condemning such inhumane actions by miscreants.
"We must stand united in condemning such inhumane actions by the miscreants and bring justice to the victims," she said in a tweet.
The video is approximately three months old and is being reported to be of May 4, a day after the ethnic clashes in the northeastern state broke out.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took note of the video and said, "I am filled with pain and the incident is shameful for any civil society.
"No accused will be spared, we will never forgive those who are behind this," he said.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday amid din over the demand by opposition members for a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Manipur violence in the House.
The House witnessed two adjournments before it was adjourned for the day. The House was first adjourned till 12 noon following obituary references and then till 2 pm over the opposition’s demand related to Manipur violence.
