Congress alleges that the Manipur government “declined” to allow Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal.

Congress alleges that the Manipur government "declined" to allow Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal.

Manipur government “declined” to allow Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal.

The Manipur government’s refusal to let Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,” according to the Congress, is an infringement on people’s rights.

The Manipur administration “declined,” according to the Congress, to allow Rahul Gandhi to start his “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” from the Imphal East district on Wednesday. On January 14, the “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” was supposed to set out from Hatta Kangjeibung in the Manipur district of Imphal East. Keisham Megachandra, the head of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, called the verdict “unfortunate” and a “violation of people’s rights according to source.”

Chief Minister N Biren Singh requested authorization for the “Bharat Joro Nyay Yatra” to take place at The rally is slated to start from Hatta Kangjeibung in the Imphal East district. Keisham Megachandra stated, “The chief minister has denied to allow the same.

Since ethnic violence broke out in the state of Manipur in May 2023, a “critic” state of law and order has been in place. On January 14, Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” is scheduled to commence its second leg.

N Biren Singh, the chief minister, had stated on Tuesday that the issue is being given “active consideration” and that a decision will be made following the receipt of information from security agencies. “Very critical” is how Biren Singh described the state of law and order in Manipur while speaking to media outside of an event. When questioned about granting consent .

In response to thousands of people participating in Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,” Biren Singh stated, “Permission for Rahul Gandhi’s rally is under active consideration.” We are receiving reports from several security organizations. Once we have their reports, we will make a firm decision.”

In the meantime, Manipur’s administration has requested permission from the Center, according to Congress general secretary KC Venugopal. The program will be launched by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge in front of state chief ministers that are under Congress authority as well as other party officials.

A new round of gunfire has been reported on Monday morning between militants and Manipur Police at the Moreh border town, which is located near the border between Myanmar and India. Officials said the militants attacked security officers as they passed through specific several areas of Moreh Town.

“Combined forces of Assam Rifles, BSF, and state police are working to nab the armed miscreants involved in attacking the security forces,” Chief Minister Biren Singh stated, addressing the situation in Manipur.