Many protest Amit Shah's visit
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 15 2024:
In protest against the visit of Union home minister Amit Shah to the State for the Lok Sabha election campaign on Monday, people came out to the streets and blocked BJP supporters from reaching the meeting venue.
Condemning Amit Shah's visit, large number blocked the roads at Lamlong bazar in Imphal East district from 1.30 pm and prevented vehicles carrying BJP supporters from proceeding beyond Lamlong Keithel traffic crossing.
They also forced the vehicles to make U-turn from Lamlong.
Similar protests were also held at various places in Imphal East district as well as in Wangkhei area.
Protestors also burnt used tyres on the road at New Checkon to prevent BJP supporters from reaching the meeting venue at the nearby Hapta Kangjeibung.
On the other hand, activists Of Youth of Manipur (YOM) staged protest at Khwairamband Ima Keithel against Amit Shah's visit to the state but police dispersed them swiftly.