Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called the viral video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur “shameful” and said that the accused will not be spared. The video, which was widely shared on social media, shows two women being stripped and paraded through a village in Manipur. The women are reportedly from the minority Kuki community. The incident has sparked outrage across the country, with people demanding that the perpetrators be brought to justice.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, “The incident in Manipur is shameful. The perpetrators will not be spared. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace and harmony.” The state’s Home Minister, N Biren Singh, said, “The incident is highly condemnable. We will not spare anyone involved in this crime.” The incident has highlighted the issue of violence against women in India. According to a 2018 report by the National Crime Records Bureau, 33,707 cases of crimes against women were reported in India in 2017. The report also found that the number of crimes against women has been increasing in recent years.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "…I assure the nation, no guilty will be spared. Law will take its course with all its might. What happened with the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven." pic.twitter.com/HhVf220iKV
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
The Manipur incident is a reminder that violence against women is a serious problem in India. It is important to ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to justice and that steps are taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
