New Delhi, June 27: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit violence-hit Manipur on June 29-30 to meet people in relief camps and interact with civil society representatives.
Gandhi will visit Imphal and Churachandpur, the two districts that have been most affected by the violence. He will meet with people who have been displaced from their homes and assess the damage caused by the unrest. He will also interact with civil society representatives to understand their concerns and hear their suggestions for how to restore peace and normalcy in the state.
The visit comes at a time when Manipur is reeling from a wave of violence that has claimed the lives of at least 20 people and displaced thousands more. The violence has been sparked by a long-running dispute between the Kuki and Naga tribes.
Gandhi's visit is seen as an attempt to reach out to the people of Manipur and offer his support. He is also expected to use the visit to highlight the need for the government to take steps to resolve the Kuki-Naga conflict.
In a statement, Gandhi said, "I am deeply saddened by the violence in Manipur. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. I will do everything I can to help the people of Manipur recover from this tragedy."
He added, "I urge the government to take immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice and to resolve the Kuki-Naga conflict peacefully."
Gandhi's visit is likely to be met with mixed reactions. Some people may welcome his gesture, while others may see it as a political stunt. However, there is no doubt that his visit will focus attention on the violence in Manipur and the need for the government to take action.
