Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at Imphal, Manipur for a two-day visit to the violence-hit state on Thursday. He is set to interact with people in distress in relief camps in Churachandpur district.
He was received by former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh and President of Manipur Pradesh Congress Keisham Meghachandra Singh at the Imphal airport.
The ethnic clashes that broke out has rocked the northeastern state since May 3.
In over 300 relief camps, around 50,000 people are now staying in over 300 relief camps across the state. As part of his visit, he will hold talks with prominent members of the civil society organisations and community leaders.
"Rahul Gandhi will visit relief camps and meet people displaced by the ethnic clashes and also interact with representatives of civil society in Imphal and Churachandpur during his visit," tweeted Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal.
Over 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern state.
