Uneasy calm prevails in violence-hit Manipur
Article 355 was imposed and several security forces were deployed, and internet services suspended for five days in an effort to control the law and order situation in Manipur.
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Article 355 was imposed and several security forces were deployed, and internet services suspended for five days in an effort to control the law and order situation in Manipur.
Manipur Violence: The government appointed Ashutosh Sinha, ADGP (Intelligence), as the overall Operational Commander to control the situation and bring normalcy in Manipur.
Congress on Sunday called for the imposition of Article 355 in the state, claiming the collapse of law and order under Mamata Banerjee’s rule. Article 355 of the Constitution deals with the duty of the Centre to protect states against ‘external aggression’ and ‘internal disturbance’.
West Bengal PCC president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday demanded imposition of Article 355 in the state alleging collapse of law and order under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rule.
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind urging him to invoke Article 355 in West Bengal to ensure that the government is run in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.