Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi's Message Of Peace For Manipur
Punjab Newsline, Imphal, July 8-
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had a message of peace for the people of Manipur after he visited relief camps in the violence-hit state. "I want to tell Manipur, I come here as your brother. I want to work with you to bring back peace in Manipur," he said.
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, while addressing a press briefing, claimed that there was not much improvement in the situation in the state: "It's the third time I have come here since the problem started and it has been a tremendous tragedy. I expected some improvement in the situation but was disappointed to see no marked improvement."
Rahul Gandhi landed at the Imphal airport this afternoon and visited the relief camps in Jiribam and Churachandpur districts and offered support to the victims of violence there.Rahul Gandhi visited the relief camps in Jiribam and Churachandpur districts today.
He also called on Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey during his visit. "We had a conversation with the Governor and we expressed to the Governor that we would like to help in whatever way we can. We also expressed our displeasure and we said that we are not happy with the progress that has taken place here," Mr Gandhi said.