New Delhi: In the wake of ongoing violent ethnic clashes in Manipur a team of opposition MPs belonging to INDIA will visit the state on July 29 and 30 to assess the ground situation.
The visit comes even as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the notice given by the opposition parties for a no-confidence motion against the government.
The opposition leaders have said that they decided to go for a no-confidence motion to seek a reply from the government and the Prime Minister on various issues including the situation in Manipur.
According to Congress whip in Lok Sabha, Manickam Tagore, a delegation of 20 Opposition MPs will visit Manipur this weekend and take a first-hand account of the situation in the state.
Opposition parties have been protesting in Rajya Sabha over their demand for a detailed discussion on Manipur violence and a statement from the Prime Minister.
Opposition parties have been pressing for their demand since the beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 20. The government has said it is ready for debate on the issue but the opposition has insisted on debate under adjournment motion.
Both Houses of Parliament saw disruptions on Thursday also.
Home Minister Amit Shah visited Manipur and announced several steps to restore peace. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the state in June.
Twenty-six opposition parties had named their alliance I.N.D.I.A during their meeting in Bengaluru earlier this month. With agency inputs
