Overview

• Rahul Gandhi, leader of India's opposition Congress party, traveled by helicopter to Manipur after his convoy was stopped by police.
• Ethnic clashes in Manipur have left over 100 dead and 40,000 displaced since May.
• Gandhi was attempting to visit areas affected by the violence but was prevented from driving into the region due to safety concerns.
• Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds that had gathered along Gandhi's travel route.
• The violence stems from disputes between ethnic groups over government resources and benefits.