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PM Modi's 'top quotes' in White House visit (screenshots)

7/09/2023 12:51:00 PM No comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrival at the White House in Washington on 22nd June, 2023, for his first State visit to the United States.

Here are PM Modi's top quotes from the address:

1) "…Thank you president Biden for you friendship…today the lavish welcome at White House is a honour for 1.4 billion Indians. This respect also belongs to the over 4 million Indian diaspora living in America for which I am thankful to Biden and First Lady…"

2) "…Three decades back, I came to America as an ordinary tourist…I had seen the White House from outside then…after becoming PM, I have come here many times, however,this is the first time that the doors of the White House have been opened for Indian-American community in such large numbers…"

3) "Indian diaspora here is bringing pride to India through their hardwork and talent…they represent the real strength of India-US ties….I thank president Biden and First Lady for the respect given to Indian community here…"

4) "Indian and American societies and systems are based on concept of democracy…both the nations are proud of our diversity…both believe in the fundamental principle “in the interest of all, for the welfare of all…”

5) In the post Covid-19 pandemic era, the world order is changing…in these times, India-US ties will be instrumental in enhancing the strength of the whole world….our strong strategic partnership is a proof of the power of democracy."

6) "Today I will hold crucial talks with Biden on India-US ties as well as other issues…I am sure, as always, the talks with hold fruitful and bear positive outcomes…I will also address the US Congress for the second time…I am deeply grateful for this honour…"

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the USA from June 21-23, 2023.

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David Thiek was beheaded in his own village (Pics & Video)

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According to local residents of Langza, Mr David Thiek was beheaded by the alleged attackers while defending his village on July 2, 2023. His head was hung on a fence. His body was also cut into pieces and burnt into ashes. Some of the bones were recovered from the site by village volunteers.

Pics & video credit: Tribal Village Volunteers

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The New Indian Express | 07 July, 2023

We Wish Peace Be Restored Back At the Earliest. Let violence be shun by the erring communities. Govt of Manipur and Govt of India must be held responsible for the losses of the innocent lives in the strife-torn Manipur State, since May 3, 2023.

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Mizo Football Assn writes to All India Football Federation

7/07/2023 08:00:00 PM No comments

The President

All India Football Federation

Subject: Unravelling the truth beneath the Flag

Respected Sir,

I am deeply sorry to tell you that the action of Jeakson Singh following the conclusion of the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru on Tuesday have outraged millions of football fans in northeast India and around the world.

Jeakson Singh had a multi-coloured flag wrapped over his jersey, which is the flag of Kangleipak, a seven-coloured flag representing the seven clan dynasties of the Meitei ethnicity which he belongs.

Numerous tribes in the northern states and around the world were highly offended by his conduct, mostly because the flag represents solidarity among the majority of Manipur's Meitei clans.

The cruelty of what the people did while operating under the same flag that Jeakson Singh demonstrated during the medal ceremony is beyond words.

They even raised the flag atop the burned-out church of the tribal people.

His motive was clear by wrapping the flag at the ceremony.

He later apologised and stated that his intention was to advance peace after receiving so much negative feedback on social media.

If his goal was to foster peace and harmony, he could have done in a more respectable way that wouldn't have offended other communities.

Sportspersons have frequently attempted to promote their propaganda to a bigger audience during a live television broadcast and many athletes have been reprimanded for their actions on countless occasions.

Let me tell you one example. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was fined by the Football Association (FA) and warned over his future conduct after wearing a yellow ribbon supporting political prisoners in his native Catalonia.

Likewise, It is also obvious that Jeakson Singh attempted to utilise the Meitei flag to further Meitei propaganda, which is offensive to the thousands of tribal people that live across the globe.

You may be aware that during the ethnic violence, the home of India Under 17 team forward Thanglalsoun Gangte was burned down, and his uncle was also killed while Thanglalsoun Gangte was away in Europe playing for India. Thanglalsoun, like many other displaced persons, has nowhere to go home and is seeking refuge in Mizoram.

While these events are taking place, Jeakson Singh's actions cannot be understood as he belongs to the majority Meitei clan, his motive was clear, and his claim should not be believed under any circumstances.

As a result, I ask the All India Football Federation to bar Jeakson Singh from performing his national duty because sports should foster peace rather than hostility.

While his behaviour was highly deplorable, the failure to take action against him is far worse. In other words, the All India Football Federation both encourages and permits hostility.

Yours Sincerely,

JOSEPH LALRINTLUANGA

Executive Committee Member

Mizoram Football Association

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Manipur violence: CPI & CPI (M) leaders visit Lamka

7/07/2023 05:23:00 PM No comments

LAMKA, 07 JULY 2023: Five MPs of CPI and CPI (M) visited two relief centers -- Greenwood Relief Camps and Donbosco Relief Camps in Lamka, Outer Manipur.

The MPs include B.I. Kash Ranjan Bhattacharya from West Bengal, John Brittas, Kerala, Santosh Kumar, Binay Vishwam and Subhrayam, all from Kerala.

ITLF team along with the Manipur CPI and CPI (M) members picked them up from the Lamka Helipad. The MPs have a brief meeting with ITLF at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur office and were given a memorandum by the ITLF.

After the meeting the CPI-M MPs stopped by the Wall of Remembrance at Tuibong. There they paid tribute to the martyrs.