Fresh Violence in Manipur Delays Approval for Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30am on 10 Jan 2024,Wednesday India

Recent clashes in Moreh, Manipur, have raised concerns over the Congress party's ambitious 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,' as permission from the state government remains pending. A gunfire exchange between Manipur police and militants near the Indo-Myanmar border has heightened tensions. Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh acknowledged the critical situation, with joint operations underway to apprehend attackers. Permission for Rahul Gandhi's rally is under consideration, pending security reports. The 66-day nationwide march, covering 6,713 km, aims to commence on January 14 but faces uncertainties amid the ongoing violence and administrative processes.

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