Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ Awaiting Permission For Manipur Due To Fresh Violence

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New Delhi: The Rahul Gandhi-led ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ is yet to get permission to enter Manipur in the wake of fresh violence in the border town of Moreh. The situation here is still tense after a recent exchange of gunfire between Manipur police and militants along the Indo-Myanmar border.

Acknowledging the critical state of affairs, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stated, “Mass combing operations” are currently underway by a joint effort of Assam Rifles, BSF, and state police to apprehend armed personnel responsible for the attacks on security forces.

On the Rahul Gandhi-led ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’, he said, “Giving permission to Rahul Gandhi’s rally is under active consideration. We are taking reports from various security agencies. After receiving reports from them, we will take a concrete decision,” he said, responding to a question from reporters regarding it.”

On Monday morning, militants targeted security forces in certain parts of Moreh. Officials reported the use of mortar shells during the attack, though no casualties were reported on either side. Earlier on Sunday, there was an incident of firing and bomb attacks in Ward 7 and Moreh Bazar.

At a press conference in Guwahati, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal recently stated that the party is still awaiting permission from the Manipur government, which has informed them that the application is pending “approval” from the Centre.