Priyanka Chopra calls for 'swift justice' for Manipuri women paraded naked and sexually assaulted in ethnic clash
Priyanka Chopra says we "cannot allow women to be pawns in any games".
Priyanka Chopra has called for "swift justice" for the Manipuri women who were paraded naked by a mob of men.
The 'Quantico' star has condemned the "heinous crimes" committed in the northeastern state of India and said it shouldn't take a video going viral for action to be taken against the men who committed the crime.
She wrote on Instagram: “It took a video going viral… 77 days after the heinous crimes were committed… Before actions were taken. Rationale? Reasons? None matter--irrespective of what and why, situational or circumstantial, we cannot allow women to be pawns in any games. The collective shame and anger needs to be channelled now in a unified voice for just one thing- swift justice."
Stars of Bollywood and politicians are among those speaking out after the men, mainly Hindu Meitei, paraded and sexually assaulted two women from the predominantly Christian Kuki-Zo tribes.
Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote: "Deeply disturbed with the situation in #Manipur. All words of condoning the crimes mean nothing until action is taken. Swiftly.”
The police opened a case of gang rape and arrested a man.
On Thursday (20.07.23), parliament in Delhi was interrupted after lawmakers demand a debate about the atrocities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident "shamed India" and promised justice will be made, a whole two months after the assaults took place.
Breaking his silence, he said: "I assure the nation, the law will take its course with all its might. What happened with the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven."
