Manipur has been reeling under the brunt of ethnic clashes erupted due to the differences between two tribal communities. Let's understand the root cause of the unrest and how it can be resolved.
The letter condemned various incidents, particularly in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, where it was reported that central security forces allegedly assaulted seven Kuki women and detained two village youths.
Rahul Gandhi visited three relief camps in Manipur's Jirbhum, Churachandpur and Bishnupur. He was accompanied by other Congress leaders including KC Venugopal and the party's state chief Keisham Meghachandra.
This was Rahul Gandhi's third visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May last year.
Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur on July 8 comes amid a fresh spate of violence reported in the state. Recently, violence erupted in Koutruk village, situated in the Imphal West district, where a clash between the two rival ethnic groups claimed two lives.
Manipur is currently reeling with floods as the incessant rainfalls have led to a rise in river streams. Imphal, Senapati, and Kongba have breached their embankments. Meanwhile, 25 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force have reached Imphal from Kohima.
The incident occurred at around midnight, after which the security was tightened in the area, the police said.
The Opposition party has been alleging that the prime minister is deliberately "turning his back" to the plight of Manipur.
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