Rahul Gandhi Visits Relief Camps in Manipur to Support Violence Victims

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, traveled to Imphal, Manipur to meet victims of violence at various relief camps. He arrived at the Imphal airport earlier in the afternoon and is scheduled to meet Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at 5:30 PM. Following this, he will address a press conference at the Manipur Congress office at 6:15 PM.

During his visit, Rahul Gandhi went to the Jiribam Higher Secondary School relief camp, where he offered support to the victims of violence. The Congress party shared on social media that this is his third visit to Manipur since the violence began, demonstrating his commitment to the people’s cause.

Later, Rahul Gandhi will visit the relief camp at Sadbhavna Mandap in Tuibong, Churachandpur district. Earlier in the day, he visited Assam to meet flood-affected victims at a relief camp in Fulertal, Lakhipur. After his visit to Assam, he proceeded to Manipur to visit relief camps at three different locations.

The violence in Manipur started on May 3 last year during a rally organized by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently stated that the central government is making continuous efforts to normalize the situation in Manipur. Over 11,000 FIRs have been registered and more than 500 people have been arrested. The Prime Minister also mentioned that schools, colleges, offices, and other institutions are now open, and the government is engaging with all stakeholders to restore peace.