Overview
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is on a three-day visit to Imphal, his first since the 2023 ethnic violence, meeting dignitaries, civil society groups and volunteers.
- He said Manipur must have a government and indicated that efforts are being made to install one.
- Bhagwat emphasized that rebuilding trust will take time and said work is underway at community and societal levels to restore stability.
- He described the RSS as a social, not political, organisation and outlined the centenary ‘Panch Parivartan’ agenda: social harmony, family renewal, environmental protection, civilisational awareness and civic responsibility.
- Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh argued RSS involvement will not resolve the crisis, calling for a government-led roadmap with unified command, accountability and plans for the safe return of displaced people, after at least 260 deaths since 2023.