Shatters All Constitutional And Democratic Norms: Congress On Rahul Gandhi’s Convoy Being Stopped In Manipur

The Congress on June 29 hit out at the government after Rahul Gandhi‘s convoy was stopped by the Police near Bishnupur in Manipur. Further, the party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using “autocratic methods” to stall his “compassionate outreach” to the people hit by ethnic violence.

Rahul Gandhi’s Convoy Stopped By Police Near Bishnupur In Manipur

The government action is “totally unacceptable and shatters all constitutional and democratic norms,” said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Rahul Gandhi was stopped on his way to Churachandpur to visit relief camps with police officials saying it was a precautionary measure to prevent recurrence of violence.

Mallikarjun Kharge said in a tweet, “Gandhi’s convoy in Manipur has been stopped by the police near Bishnupur. He is going there to meet the people suffering in relief camps and to provide a healing touch in the strife-torn state. PM Modi has not bothered to break his silence on Manipur. He has left the state to fend for itself.”

“Now, his double engine disastrous governments are using autocratic methods to stall a compassionate outreach by Rahul Gandhi. This is totally unacceptable and shatters all constitutional and democratic norms. Manipur needs peace, not confrontation,” Kharge added.

Meanwhile, Police officials said the convoy was stopped fearing violence along the route.Rahul Gandhi arrived in Imphal on June 29 on a two-day visit to Manipur. He was travelling in a convoy to Churachandpur to visit relief camps in the area.