Imphal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that he was left heartbroken when he met with people affected due to violence in Manipur.
In his latest Instagram post, the former Congress MP said, "It's heartbreaking to see and listen to the plight of those who have lost loved ones and homes due to the violence in Manipur. There is a cry for help in the face of every brother, sister and child I meet."
Appealing for peace in the conflict-hit state, Rahul added, "The most important thing Manipur needs now is Peace - to secure the lives and livelihoods of our people. All our efforts must unite towards that goal."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Moirang in Bishnupur district and interacted with displaced people on Friday.
As he was not allowed to travel by road to Moirang, about 45 km from Imphal, Rahul Gandhi reached there by a chopper.
After arrival on Thursday, the former AICC President along with former Chief Minister O Ibobi, AICC GS Organization, KC Venugopal, State Congress President K Meghachandra and others had gone to Churachandpur on the first day of his two-day visit to the state that has seen ethnic violence.
However, the convoy was stopped at Bishnupur district for over two hours by Bishnupur Police.
The former Congress President who is on his two-day visit to the state is also meeting like-minded party leaders, United Naga Council (UNC) leaders and members of civil society organisations in Imphal, said Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra.
Rahul Gandhi had earlier tweeted that Manipur needs healing and peace has to be the only priority. "I came to listen to all my brothers and sisters of Manipur. People of all communities are being very welcoming and loving. It's very unfortunate that the government is stopping me. Manipur needs healing. Peace has to be our only priority," he said. (with Agency inputs)
