Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' Hits Roadblock As Manipur Govt Denies Permission For Rally

The Manipur government on Wednesday denied permission to launch the Congress party’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” which was scheduled to begin at Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal East district on January 14. According to sources, the state government’s decision came in view of the ongoing law and order situation in the state.

However, the Manipur government allowed the Congress party to hold a meeting in the north-eastern state, but said that it can not allow a gathering for the rally at this time because of security concerns.

The state government cited security reasons for the denial of the permission to the grand old party. As per the sources, Congress scion Rahul Gandhi wanted to flag of the Yatra from the palace grounds in the capital city of Imphal. Following this, the Congress party had sought permission a week or so ago from the state.

“In inviting reference to your letter No. DM(IE)/30/06/2008/PMT dated 05-01-2024 regarding the application of General Secretary, MPCC regarding permission to use Sound system (P.A) for the public meeting at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound Imphal East District, Manipur from 10 am to 4 pm of January 14, 2024 as apart of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the State Government is of the following considered views To, i. ii. The report of concerned agencies mentioned that the matter is sensitive and needs special attention at this juncture specially in the context of the prevailing law and order situation,” the official order of denial issued to the Congress party read.

Manipur Govt denies Permission For Rally

While the Manipur government denied permission for the Congress Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra rally in view of the violence that erupted last year, it allowed the party to hold a meeting in the state and said that that the party leaders are encouraged to come to the state.

“If Congress leaders wish to travel to the state, like previous times, they would be encouraged to do so using a chopper. But allowing a gathering for a rally is something which cannot be allowed at this time. Given the security situation in the state, the Manipur government has not allowed permission for the yatra,” a top government source said.