Shah says ready to debate Manipur issue

Speaking in Lok Sabha, Shah requested opposition leaders to allow debate, saying it was important for truth to come out before the country on the Manipur issue

Shah said leaders from ruling as well as opposition parties had been wanting to hold discussion on the Manipur issue.

But as the opposition members continued with their protest demanding a statement by the prime minister, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the proceedings for the day.

"The whole House is ready for the discussion and the govt will reply to the debate. But you will not decide who will reply to the debate," the speaker said

The opposition members were holding up placards that read "INDIA wants discussion on Manipur violence", "INDIA for Manipur" etc.