Manipur police stops Rahul Gandhi’s convoy at Bishnupur, claims concern of violence alongside route

By Agencies

IMPHAL: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was on Thursday stopped by the Manipur police at Bishnupur, about 20 kilometres from Imphal, officers mentioned.

After arriving at Imphal, he was travelling in a convoy to Churachandpur to go to aid camps within the space.

Police officers claimed the convoy was stopped fearing violence alongside the route. They additionally claimed that tyres had been burnt on the freeway close to Utlou village in Bishnupur district and some stones had been thrown on the convoy.

“We fear a repetition of such events and hence as a precaution, requested the convoy to halt at Bishnupur,” a police officer informed PTI.

Congress workplace bearers are talking with the police and armed forces authorities to make sure protected passage for his or her get together chief.

Speaking on the incident, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal mentioned, “people are standing on both sides of the road to wave to Rahul Gandhi. We are not able to understand why have they stopped us?” 

“I do not know why the Police are not allowing us. Rahul Gandhi’s visit is to meet the affected people only. We travelled around 20-25 km but there was no road blockage anywhere. Rahul Gandhi is sitting inside the car. I do not know who has instructed the local police,” he added.

I have no idea why the Police should not permitting us. Rahul Gandhi’s go to is to fulfill the affected folks solely. We travelled round 20-25 km however there was no street blockage wherever. Rahul Gandhi is sitting contained in the automobile. I have no idea who has instructed the native police: Congress…

— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2023

Rahul will probably be in Manipur on June 29 and 30 throughout which he’s scheduled to go to aid camps and work together with civil society representatives in Imphal and Churachandpur.

Congress has been vocal on Manipur for the reason that outbreak of violence began within the BJP-ruled state.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi mentioned that the unprecedented violence that has devastated the lives of individuals in Manipur has “left a deep wound in the conscience of our nation” whereas interesting for peace and concord within the state.

Ajoy Kumar, AICC Incharge North East on Thursday mentioned that there’s complete regulation and order “failure” within the state proper now.

More than 100 folks have misplaced their lives within the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities within the northeastern state thus far.

Clashes first broke out on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised within the hill districts to protest in opposition to the Meitei group’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) standing.

Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s inhabitants and dwell largely within the Imphal Valley.

Tribals — Nagas and Kukis — represent one other 40 per cent of the inhabitants and reside within the hill districts.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)

IMPHAL: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was on Thursday stopped by the Manipur police at Bishnupur, about 20 kilometres from Imphal, officers mentioned.

After arriving at Imphal, he was travelling in a convoy to Churachandpur to go to aid camps within the space.

Police officers claimed the convoy was stopped fearing violence alongside the route. They additionally claimed that tyres had been burnt on the freeway close to Utlou village in Bishnupur district and some stones had been thrown on the convoy.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“We fear a repetition of such events and hence as a precaution, requested the convoy to halt at Bishnupur,” a police officer informed PTI.

Congress workplace bearers are talking with the police and armed forces authorities to make sure protected passage for his or her get together chief.

Speaking on the incident, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal mentioned, “people are standing on both sides of the road to wave to Rahul Gandhi. We are not able to understand why have they stopped us?” 

“I do not know why the Police are not allowing us. Rahul Gandhi’s visit is to meet the affected people only. We travelled around 20-25 km but there was no road blockage anywhere. Rahul Gandhi is sitting inside the car. I do not know who has instructed the local police,” he added.

I have no idea why the Police should not permitting us. Rahul Gandhi’s go to is to fulfill the affected folks solely. We travelled round 20-25 km however there was no street blockage wherever. Rahul Gandhi is sitting contained in the automobile. I have no idea who has instructed the native police: Congress…
— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2023
Rahul will probably be in Manipur on June 29 and 30 throughout which he’s scheduled to go to aid camps and work together with civil society representatives in Imphal and Churachandpur.

Congress has been vocal on Manipur for the reason that outbreak of violence began within the BJP-ruled state.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi mentioned that the unprecedented violence that has devastated the lives of individuals in Manipur has “left a deep wound in the conscience of our nation” whereas interesting for peace and concord within the state.

Ajoy Kumar, AICC Incharge North East on Thursday mentioned that there’s complete regulation and order “failure” within the state proper now.

More than 100 folks have misplaced their lives within the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities within the northeastern state thus far.

Clashes first broke out on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised within the hill districts to protest in opposition to the Meitei group’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) standing.

Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s inhabitants and dwell largely within the Imphal Valley.

Tribals — Nagas and Kukis — represent one other 40 per cent of the inhabitants and reside within the hill districts.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)