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Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's LIVE blog. Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to strife-torn Manipur. The Manipur Police on Thursday stopped Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy at Bishnupur, approximately 20 km away from Imphal. Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to violence-hit Manipur, had arrived in Imphal and was en route to Churachandpur to visit relief camps in the region. The police stated that the convoy was stopped due to concerns over potential violence along the route.Incidents such as burning tires on the highway near Utlou village in Bishnupur district and a few instances of stone-throwing towards the convoy prompted the "precautionary measure". A police officer said that due to apprehensions of further similar events, they requested the convoy to halt at Bishnupur. Reacting to the incident, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the BJP governments at the Centre and the state, alleging that the "double engine disastrous governments are using autocratic methods to stall a compassionate outreach" by the former MP.Following the incident wherein Rahul Gandhi's convoy was stopped by the Manipur police in Bishnupur, Congress workers organized a protest at the same location. Tensions escalated, leading to a scuffle between the police and Congress supporters. K Meghachandra, the President of MPCC, expressed his views to ANI, stating, "People are eagerly waiting on the roads to welcome Rahul Gandhi, but the Bishnupur SP, ASP, ADM, and other police officials are obstructing the way. I have heard that the Manipur CM instructed them to block the roads. This is a politicized move. They are claiming a deteriorating law and order situation and preventing our progress."Meanwhile, according to police sources, tires were set on fire along the highway near Utlou village in Bishnupur district, and a few stones were thrown at the convoy.

30/06/2023 20:43:10

Manipur Extends School Closure Till July 8

Schools in Manipur are to remain closed till 8th July 2023. 

30/06/2023 17:20:57

Manipur Govt Extends Internet Services Ban In State Until July 5

Manipur government further extends the ban on internet services in the State till 1500 hours of 5th July, 2023.

30/06/2023 17:04:10

Rahul Gandhi Returns To Delhi Following 2-Day Visit To Manipur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reaches Delhi after 2-day Manipur visit. (PTI shared a photo) 

30/06/2023 16:46:49

'Because Of The People's Voice, He Tore The Paper...': Supporters Rally Outside CM's Office

A group of fervent supporters gathered in front of the Chief Minister's office in Manipur, vehemently expressing their opposition to the resignation of CM N Biren Singh. One woman supporter, speaking on behalf of the group, passionately stated, "We are protesting because we firmly believe that he is the perfect CM for Manipur...We are determined to prevent his resignation. In a powerful display of the people's voice, he tore the paper..." The supporters are making their voices heard, advocating for the continuity of N Biren Singh's leadership in the state.

30/06/2023 16:16:22

Manipur CM N Biren Singh Tweets, '...I Will Not Be Resigning From The Post Of CM'

30/06/2023 16:07:40

Supporters Of Manipur CM N Biren Singh Block Road, Urge Him Not To Resign

Supporters of Manipur CM N Biren Singh block the road urging him not to resign. (PTI shared video) 

READ FULL REPORT | Manipur CM Biren Singh Stopped By Supporters While On His Way To Meet Governor To Resign

30/06/2023 15:18:48

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: There are deficiencies in relief camps, govt should work for this, Congress Leader says

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after meeting Manipur Governor, says "Manipur needs peace. I want peace to be restored here. I visited some relief camps, there are deficiencies in these relief camps, the government should work for this". (ANI)

30/06/2023 13:41:40

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: Congress Leader Meets State Governor, To Address Presser Shortly

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi meets State Governor, to address presser shortly.

30/06/2023 13:33:33

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: Congress Leader meets Manipur civil society organisations in Imphal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met members of Manipur civil society organisations here and listened to their problems.  Among the different organisations that he met included the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (CoCoMI), a civil society organization, representatives of United Naga Council, the apex body of Naga community in Manipur, the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, and prominent personalities including JNU professor Bimol A. (PTI)

30/06/2023 13:25:39

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: If a Congress leader goes to Manipur, BJP calls it a drama, says Kharge

Congress national president Mallikarjun  Kharge says, "They (BJP) always speak with jealousy. If a Congress leader goes there (Manipur) to try and understand the difficulties of the people, they call it a drama. They call the Opposition meeting in Patna, a photo session. They are not of a democratic mindset but of dictatorship...I condemn such a mindset. When Amit Shah can go there, their people can go there, why can't an Opposition leader do the same?..." (ANI)

30/06/2023 09:57:34

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: Unfortunate that Rahul Gandhi's tour was subverted, says Congress MP Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari, says "It is unfortunate that Rahul Gandhi's tour was subverted in this manner. Except for the Home Minister, no minister in the government has even shown the courtesy to visit Manipur. If a senior leader of the opposition has gone there to provide a healing touch, government should have facilitated his tour". (ANI)

30/06/2023 09:22:08

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: Congress Leader left for Moirang

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left for Moirang, from Imphal, this morning, as per ANI.

30/06/2023 08:41:50

Rahul Gandhi In Manipur LIVE: Congress Leader to meet 10 like-minded party leaders, civil society orgs today

At the hotel in Imphal (where he is staying), Rahul Gandhi will meet 10 like-minded party leaders and United Naga Council (UNC) leaders and civil society organisation members. Rahul Gandhi is here only for peace: Keisham Meghachandra, Manipur Congress president (ANI)

29/06/2023 19:43:46

Manipur Violence LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Visits Relief Camp In Imphal East. Watch

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits a relief camp set up at Ideal Girls' College in Imphal East to meet the people affected due to the violence in the state.

29/06/2023 18:04:09

Manipur Violence LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Shares Lunch With Kids At Relief Camp. WATCH

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shares lunch with children at a relief camp set up at a school in Churachandpur, Manipur.

29/06/2023 16:40:56

Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: Locals Voice Dissent Against Cops. WATCH

Locals voice anger against the police and the Manipur government for stopping Rahul Gandhi's convoy.

29/06/2023 17:10:37

Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: Congress Leader Reaches Churachandpur Relief Camps

Rahul Gandhi has reached the relief camps in Churachandpur, Manipur, by chopper.

29/06/2023 16:21:18

Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: PM Modi Can Visit US And Egypt, But Not An Integral Part Of India, Says Congress

"PM Modi has not spoken a word on Manipur violence. Be it through road, by walking or by aircraft, Rahul Gandhi will go and meet the people of Manipur. Situation in Manipur is a consequence of BJP's hateful agenda in the country," says Congress leader Supriya Shrinate. She also said that PM Modi had time to go on trips to US and Egypt but not to visit the violence hit Manipur.

29/06/2023 16:17:22

Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: Congress Leader Takes State Chopper To Meet Victims

Rahul Gandhi has taken a helicopter to travel to Churachandpur after being stranded in Bishnupur for several hours due to the police stopping his convoy, according to sources. Gandhi's convoy was halted by the police as a precautionary measure, fearing potential attacks. "At Bishnupur, located approximately 20 kilometres from Imphal, Rahul Gandhi availed a helicopter provided by the state government to continue his visit to Churachandpur. Accompanying him in the helicopter were senior police and administration officials," stated a source at the airport.

29/06/2023 16:11:23

Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: Police Fire Tear Gas Shells To Disperse Protesters

Soon after Rahul Gandhi's Convoy was stopped in Bishnupur, a clash broke out between Congress supporters, protesting the blockade, and the police. The police have now fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.