Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to visit Manipur on July 8, according to sources within the party.
During his visit, he plans to tour relief camps and meet with Manipur Congress leaders.
Gandhi's itinerary includes visits to locations such as Moirang and Churachandpur on the same day, where he will interact with internally displaced people seeking refuge in relief camps, as per sources familiar with the arrangements.
Earlier this year, Rahul Gandhi initiated the Congress party's extensive outreach programme, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, from Thoubal in Manipur.
The yatra spanned over 6,700 km across 15 states, culminating in Mumbai.
In recent remarks at a rally in Manipur, Gandhi censured the BJP sharply for ethnic clashes in the state, which have claimed over 220 lives since May 2023.
He denounced what he called the BJP's "politics of hatred" and expressed concern over the suffering of Manipur's residents.
"Manipur has seen division and widespread suffering," Gandhi stated.
"Many have endured immense losses, yet the Prime Minister has not visited to offer comfort. Perhaps, for PM Modi, BJP, and RSS, Manipur is not recognised as part of India," he added.
After his engagements in Manipur, Rahul Gandhi is expected to proceed to Nagaland on the same day, continuing his visit to the northeastern region.
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