Rahul leaves for Churachandpur

Rahul has left for Churachandpur by road. He is slated to visit relief camps in Churachandpur where people displaced by the ethnic violence are staying.

He is being accompanied by state Congress president Keisham Meghachandra and CLP leader O Ibobi Singh.

"Rahul Gandhi's visit aims at providing support to people and to assess the situation on the ground. His visit reflects the party's commitment to address the concerns of those affected by the recent violence," Meghachandra told reporters.