Manipur Congress stage ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in solidarity with armed forces

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) organised a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Imphal today to express its firm support for the Indian Armed Forces engaged in Operation Sindoor. The march was held in response to the recent wave of terrorism, particularly the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which was claimed by Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Covering a distance of around 4 kilometres, the rally began and concluded at Congress Bhavan, passing through North AOC in a symbolic route. Senior Congress leaders including former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, AICC member Gaikhangam, MPCC President Keisham Meghachandra, and former MP Thokchom Meinya led the procession. A large number of party workers and citizens joined the march, proudly waving the national tricolour to express unity and national pride.
Addressing participants, Okram Ibobi Singh condemned the recent acts of terror and extended full support to the armed forces. “The incident at Pahalgam was a barbaric act. Innocent lives have been lost at the hands of terrorists operating from across the border. This fight is not against the ordinary people of Pakistan, but against the extremist forces that threaten our country. We stand solidly behind our brave soldiers,” he said.
Participants carried the Indian National Flag as they moved through the streets of the city, underscoring public support for the armed forces in these trying times. The march reflected the collective patriotism of Manipur’s citizens and their determination to support national efforts against terrorism.
The ‘Jai Hind Yatra’ forms part of a nationwide movement initiated by the Indian National Congress to affirm public backing for the armed forces and Operation Sindoor. Concluding the event, Ibobi Singh remarked, “As per the call of the All India Congress Committee, we are expressing our unity with the Indian armed forces.”
The march was conducted in an orderly manner, echoing patriotic slogans and carrying a strong message of unity, courage, and national commitment.