Rahul Gandhi meets IDPs in Jiribam, on way to meet more in Churachandpur and Moirang
First Published: 8th July, 2024 14:27 IST
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to meet Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at the Governor’s House today at around 6 pm.
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is on a day-long visit to Manipur and meeting internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the year-long violence.
Since his arrival this morning at Kumbhigram airport in Silchar, Cachar district of Assam, Gandhi has been meeting with the victims.
His first stop was a relief camp at Thalai In, Youth Care Centre in Fulertal, Lakhipur, Assam, near the Manipur border, where he met 63 IDPs.
After this, Gandhi travelled by road to Jiribam district in Manipur, where recent violence was reported on June 6. He visited the relief camp set up at Jiribham Higher Secondary School where he met and interacted with 163 inmates sheltering in the relief camp.
Gandhi then headed to Silchar Airport and flew to Imphal. He landed at Imphal Airport at around 1.30 pm and moved by road to Churachandpur, where he is scheduled to visit two relief camps and meet over 14,611 victims of ethnic violence.
Among around 100 relief camps in Churachandpur, Gandhi will visit only one relief camps set up at the Sadbhavna Mandap camp, where he will interact with the sheltering inmates.
After this, he will travel to Moirang to visit a relief camp at Phubala High School and meet more victims of ethnic violence, though the exact number of victims at this camp is not yet ascertained.
Concluding his visit, Gandhi will return to Imphal to meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan to discuss the current situation. He is scheduled to depart from Imphal Airport to Lucknow after his meeting with the Governor.
The Leader of Opposition is also scheduled to meet Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at the Governor’s House today at around 6 pm before leaving for Lucknow on his way back to New Delhi.
Also Read: Jiribam ambush: 2 arrested for attack on security forces ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s visit
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Sports Ministry lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India
11th March 2025
Live Mizoram Assembly Passes Liquor Prohibition Amendment Bill 2025 Amid Opposition Walkout
11th March 2025
Live Tripura BJP Accused of Institutionalising Corruption Over 7 Years, DYFI-TYF Hit Streets Demanding Accountability
11th March 2025
Live Arunachal Govt Announces Major Wage Hike for 35,674 Workers, Effective April 2025. Check How Much You Will Earn Now
11th March 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Manipur’s RS MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba Calls for Reclaiming Kabaw Valley in Rajya Sabha
After Manipur merged with India in 1949, the payment continued to the Indian government until around 1953.
10th March 2025
Manipur Unrest: 1 Protestor Killed, Over 40 Injured During Clashes With Security Forces In Kangpokpi District
The MST bus was initially blocked at Gamgiphai but security personnel managed to ensure that the bus crossed Gamgiphai. However
08th March 2025
Manipur Resumes Intra-State Bus Service Amid Crisis with CAPF Escort
This decisive action follows a high-level meeting chaired by Amit Shah on March 1, when he directed officials to restore free movement.
08th March 2025
Manipur to Resume Bus Services Amidst Opposition, CAPF to Escort Vehicles
The Chief Secretary’s office has issued a stern warning against any attempts to disrupt the newly resumed transportation services.
08th March 2025
Manipur’s Shangshak to Get 2-Lane Road to Tengnoupal After 50 Years, Villagers Warn Against Poor Construction Quality
However, villagers from 25 villages along the route have issued a strong warning against companies bidding below the estimated project cost.
07th March 2025