Manipur police stops Rahul Gandhi’s convoy at Bishnupur, claims worry of violence alongside direction

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

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

Police officers claimed the convoy was once stopped fearing violence alongside the direction. In addition they claimed that tyres have been burnt at the freeway close to Utlou village in Bishnupur district and a couple of stones have been thrown on the convoy.

“We worry a repetition of such occasions and therefore as a precaution, asked the convoy to halt at Bishnupur,” a police officer advised PTI.

Congress workplace bearers are talking with the police and military government to make sure secure passage for his or her celebration chief.

Talking at the incident, Congress Basic Secretary KC Venugopal mentioned, “persons are status on either side of the street to wave to Rahul Gandhi. We don’t seem to be in a position to grasp why have they stopped us?” 

“I have no idea why the Police don’t seem to be permitting us. Rahul Gandhi’s consult with is to satisfy the affected other people simplest. We travelled round 20-25 km however there was once no highway blockage anyplace. Rahul Gandhi is sitting throughout the automobile. I have no idea who has suggested the native police,” he added.

I have no idea why the Police don’t seem to be permitting us. Rahul Gandhi’s consult with is to satisfy the affected other people simplest. We travelled round 20-25 km however there was once no highway blockage anyplace. Rahul Gandhi is sitting throughout the automobile. I have no idea who has suggested the native police: Congress…

— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2023

Rahul might be in Manipur on June 29 and 30 right through which he’s scheduled to consult with aid camps and engage 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 Celebration Chairperson Sonia Gandhi mentioned that the exceptional violence that has devastated the lives of other people in Manipur has “left a deep wound within the judgment of right and wrong of our country” whilst interesting for peace and cohesion within the state.

Ajoy Kumar, AICC Incharge North East on Thursday mentioned that there’s overall legislation and order “failure” within the state at this time.

Greater than 100 other people have misplaced their lives within the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities within the northeastern state up to now.

Clashes first broke out on Might 3 after a ‘Tribal Team spirit March’ was once organised within the hill districts to protest towards the Meitei neighborhood’s call for for Scheduled Tribe (ST) standing.

Meiteis account for approximately 53 in step with cent of Manipur’s inhabitants and reside most commonly within the Imphal Valley.

Tribals — Nagas and Kukis — represent every other 40 in step with cent of the inhabitants and live within the hill districts.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)

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

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

Police officers claimed the convoy was once stopped fearing violence alongside the direction. In addition they claimed that tyres have been burnt at the freeway close to Utlou village in Bishnupur district and a couple of stones have been thrown on the convoy.googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“We worry a repetition of such occasions and therefore as a precaution, asked the convoy to halt at Bishnupur,” a police officer advised PTI.

Congress workplace bearers are talking with the police and military government to make sure secure passage for his or her celebration chief.

Talking at the incident, Congress Basic Secretary KC Venugopal mentioned, “persons are status on either side of the street to wave to Rahul Gandhi. We don’t seem to be in a position to grasp why have they stopped us?” 

“I have no idea why the Police don’t seem to be permitting us. Rahul Gandhi’s consult with is to satisfy the affected other people simplest. We travelled round 20-25 km however there was once no highway blockage anyplace. Rahul Gandhi is sitting throughout the automobile. I have no idea who has suggested the native police,” he added.

I have no idea why the Police don’t seem to be permitting us. Rahul Gandhi’s consult with is to satisfy the affected other people simplest. We travelled round 20-25 km however there was once no highway blockage anyplace. Rahul Gandhi is sitting throughout the automobile. I have no idea who has suggested the native police: Congress…
— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2023
Rahul might be in Manipur on June 29 and 30 right through which he’s scheduled to consult with aid camps and engage 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 Celebration Chairperson Sonia Gandhi mentioned that the exceptional violence that has devastated the lives of other people in Manipur has “left a deep wound within the judgment of right and wrong of our country” whilst interesting for peace and cohesion within the state.

Ajoy Kumar, AICC Incharge North East on Thursday mentioned that there’s overall legislation and order “failure” within the state at this time.

Greater than 100 other people have misplaced their lives within the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities within the northeastern state up to now.

Clashes first broke out on Might 3 after a ‘Tribal Team spirit March’ was once organised within the hill districts to protest towards the Meitei neighborhood’s call for for Scheduled Tribe (ST) standing.

Meiteis account for approximately 53 in step with cent of Manipur’s inhabitants and reside most commonly within the Imphal Valley.

Tribals — Nagas and Kukis — represent every other 40 in step with cent of the inhabitants and live within the hill districts.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)