Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur on November 26

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Manipur on November 26 to engage with communities affected by ongoing ethnic violence. According to Congress Legislature Party leader K. Meghachandra Singh, the visit is intended to help Gandhi understand the situation in the state and explore ways to address the tensions that have persisted for nearly three and a half years.

The proposed itinerary includes visits to Churachandpur, where Gandhi is expected to meet with internally displaced persons (IDPs), youths, and healthcare workers. While the full schedule is not yet finalized, the visit is described as an inclusive programme.

The visit follows recent demonstrations by tribal communities and Naga organizations, who held a large rally in Imphal on October 31. These groups have demanded an end to violence, the withdrawal of Assam Rifles, a timeline for the return of displaced families to their homes, and the implementation of the National Register of Citizens using 1951 as the base year.