Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' Faces Uncertainty Amid Manipur Violence
While the Congress party claims the Manipur government has declined permission for the event, Chief Minister Biren Singh states the matter is under active consideration.
- Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' is a 66-day journey covering 6,713 km, traversing 110 districts, 100 Lok Sabha seats, and 337 assembly segments, culminating in Mumbai on March 20.
- The Yatra is planned to begin on January 14 from Hatta Kangjeibung in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
- Fresh violence in the border town of Moreh in Manipur has cast a shadow over the event, with the state government yet to grant permission for the rally.
- Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has stated that the permission for the rally is under active consideration, with reports from various security agencies being awaited before a final decision is made.
- The Congress party claims that the Manipur government has declined to permit the Yatra to commence from Imphal East district.