NDA outrage more meaningful if support on Manipur violence too: Dimple Yadav on cleric’s remark
Lucknow, July 28: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav criticized the NDA on Sunday for showing what she called “selective outrage.” She said the government’s strong reaction to a cleric’s controversial remark would feel more genuine if they had shown similar concern for victims of violence in Manipur.
Yadav’s comments came while speaking to reporters in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district. She questioned why the ruling alliance reacts quickly to some issues while staying silent on others.
“Where was this outrage for Manipur?”
“If the NDA had spoken out for the victims in Manipur with the same energy, their outrage now would seem real,” she said. “Selective outrage weakens justice and exposes political motives.”
The SP leader noted that while the cleric’s remark deserved criticism, the ongoing violence in Manipur should not be ignored. “We must not forget the horror women and families are facing there,” she said.
“Double standards can’t be ignored”
Yadav accused the NDA of using double standards. “When women are paraded naked and homes are burned in Manipur, the same urgency is missing,” she said. “The nation expects the government to act fairly, not politically.”
She emphasized that justice should not depend on what dominates the news cycle. “Outrage shouldn’t be selective. The suffering in Manipur deserves the same national response,” she added.
Cleric’s remark sparks political storm
A recent statement by a religious cleric has drawn nationwide condemnation. NDA leaders strongly criticized the remark and demanded legal action. Dimple Yadav acknowledged the seriousness of the comment but warned against using it to distract from larger issues.
“No one should make divisive statements. But we must not let it push the Manipur crisis out of focus,” she said.
Opposition leaders raise similar concerns
Yadav’s remarks reflect growing frustration among leaders of the INDIA bloc. Many have accused the Modi government of not responding adequately to the Manipur crisis. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi recently said, “The PM must speak on Manipur. Ignoring it is inexcusable.”
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien also criticized the government for controlling the narrative instead of solving the crisis.
NDA’s response to Manipur still weak, say critics
Though Union ministers have visited Manipur and given assurances, critics say real action is missing. The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities has killed hundreds and displaced thousands. Many women have been victims of assault and brutality.
The Supreme Court has stepped in on some issues. But critics argue that the central government’s delay in response has worsened the crisis.
“The government must act as one for all citizens,” Yadav said. “Leadership means standing with the vulnerable, not just reacting when it suits you.”
“This is about people, not politics”
When asked if her remarks were politically motivated, Yadav rejected the idea. “I speak as a citizen and a mother. Manipur’s pain cannot be ignored. Every leader should feel responsible.”
She said the government’s silence on such a major humanitarian issue sends the wrong message. “We need to rise above party lines and speak for what’s right.”
Final thoughts
Dimple Yadav’s statement has stirred debate over the NDA’s handling of national issues. Her call for fairness and consistent outrage resonates with citizens, especially in the wake of long-standing violence in Manipur.
As Parliament remains tense over several issues, Yadav’s words have added pressure on the ruling coalition to act — not just react.n by media optics and political calculus. As Parliament remains deadlocked over various controversies, her call for consistent and meaningful outrage — not just selective condemnation — has found resonance with many observers and civil society voices.
