News Desk: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Manipur on November 26 to meet families affected by the prolonged ethnic conflict in the state.
During the proposed one-day visit, Gandhi is expected to travel to Imphal and Churachandpur. He may interact with people displaced by the violence, including families who lost their loved ones during the clashes.
The visit is also expected to include discussions with local Congress leaders on the political situation in the state and preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Thousands Still Await Normalcy
The ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities began on May 3, 2023. The violence has resulted in loss of lives, displacement and prolonged uncertainty for thousands of families.
Figures presented in the Manipur Assembly show that 306 people had been killed and 49 remained missing as of August 31, 2026.
The state government has also informed the Assembly that around 60,000 people were displaced during the conflict. Of them, approximately 36,000 have been resettled, while 24,000 continue to live in relief camps.
Gandhi's Earlier Visits
Rahul Gandhi visited Manipur in June 2023 and met displaced families and civil society representatives. He returned to the state in July 2024 and visited relief camps in Jiribam, Churachandpur and Moirang.
The proposed November visit is expected to bring him face-to-face with people who continue to deal with the consequences of the prolonged conflict.
The November 26 programme has been reported as a likely visit and should not yet be treated as a formally confirmed schedule.
