Rahul Gandhi Convoy Stopped In Manipur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had arrived on Thursday (June 29) to visit violence-hit Manipur. After reaching Imphal, he was going towards Churachandpur to visit the relief camps. Meanwhile, the police stopped his convoy and he was not allowed to go ahead. The Congress alleges that the BJP government stopped Rahul on the way by deploying the police. However, BJP has also countered these allegations.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said on Thursday (June 29), “When Rahul Gandhi landed in Imphal and even before that, an appeal was made to him and his office that considering the sensitivity of the situation here, you should go ahead of the helicopter.” Go but he did not agree. Many organizations also raised their voice against his visit.”
‘Go back’ slogans were raised
Sambit Patra said, “Despite all this, Rahul Gandhi did not agree and he stubbornly went ahead. Rahul was opposed to this. People also raised slogans of ‘Go Back’ against him. The stubbornness with which he came Not right. One should go to sensitive places with awareness.” Regarding the violence in Manipur, Patra said that the people here do not want any Congress leader to come here because somewhere it is an issue of heritage.
Student Union also protested – Sambit Patra
Patra said, “Ever since the news of his (Rahul’s) visit was being aired in the local news channel of Manipur, there has been opposition to it. The student union in Manipur had also opposed it. Do not come in. Along with this, the Civil Society Organization was also against it. They had said that Rahul should not come here and do not try to ignite the spark.
Reversal on Sambit Patra’s statement
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has countered the statements of Sambit Patra. He said, “Shame on those people who are making such statements. Rahul Gandhi is going there to pacify the people. We don’t need advice from Sambit Patra. He is in charge of Manipur. What is his and his party’s responsibility?” .Whichever medium Rahul Gandhi goes, he will definitely go. When Manipur is burning, BJP is calling it an issue of heritage.”
What allegation did the Congress make?
Congress tweeted from its official handle, “Rahul Gandhi was going to meet the victims of Manipur violence. The BJP government stopped him on the way by deploying police. Rahul has gone to Manipur with a message of peace. Peace, love to those in power.” There is strong hatred for brotherhood. But they should remember that this country will run on the path of Gandhi, this country will run on the path of love.”
Rahul Gandhi was going to meet the victims of Manipur violence.
The BJP government stopped them on the way by deploying the police.
Rahul ji has gone to Manipur with the message of peace. The people in power have a strong hatred for peace, love and brotherhood.
But they should remember… this country is on the path of Gandhi… pic.twitter.com/KEdwCoDxvg
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 29, 2023
Jairam Ramesh also made allegations
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also tweeted, “It is very unfortunate that the Modi government is preventing Rahul Gandhi from visiting relief camps and interacting with people outside Imphal. His two-day visit to Manipur is in the spirit of Bharat Jodo Yatra.” The Prime Minister can choose to remain silent or passive, but why stop Rahul Gandhi’s efforts to hear and provide relief to all sections of Manipuri society?”
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