Imphal, July 01: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited violence-hit Manipur for two days. Responding to this, Manipur BJP unit president Sharadadevi said that in the current situation, I appreciate Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the state.
Speaking to news agency ‘ANI’ on this issue, he said, ‘In the current situation, I appreciate Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the state. However, we must focus on resolving the situation and bringing back peace. This issue should not be politicized’ he said.
People have come forward to support the Chief Minister with the belief that the situation will improve. People believe that if the situation is not brought under control this time, the situation is likely to get out of hand. This kind of atmosphere is created in the state because of the behavior of the previous government. He said that the public has full faith in CM Biren’s government.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had left for a two-day visit to Manipur, which has been affected by communal violence for almost two months. Speaking after concluding this, he urged the people of Manipur to move towards peace as nothing can be achieved through violence.
On Friday morning, Gandhi visited Moirang by helicopter and met people in two relief camps. Maite and Kuki met the people of the community.
Along with Rahul Gandhi, former Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh, Congress General Secretary (Organization) K.C. Venugopal, Manipur PCC President Kesham Meghchandra Singh and former MP Ajay Kumar were present.
Rahul Gandhi said it was “heartbreaking” to see and hear the suffering of those who lost loved ones and homes to the violence.
‘Every brother, sister and child I meet has a desire to help. The most important thing Manipur needs now is peace. Securing the lives and livelihood of our people. All our efforts should be united towards that goal,” said Rahul.
According to reports, Rahul Gandhi also met leaders of political parties and civil society members in Imphal.
On Thursday, the former Congress chief was on his way to Churachandpur when his convoy was stopped. He finally flew there in a chopper.
Ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state in early May. The riots started over the High Court’s recommendation that the majority Maithe community should be given Scheduled Tribe status. The clashes resulted in the deaths of around 200 people. More than 60,000 people have been displaced.
