Imphal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday returned to Imphal after remaining stuck for hours at Bishnupur, and is likely to take a helicopter to Churachandpur.
Gandhi had to stop at Bishnupur after police halted his convoy fearing attacks on it.
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Tear gas was used by the local police on demonstrators – some of whom wanted him to proceed to Churanchandpur, while others opposed his visit.
Gandhi’s convoy was travelling to Churachandpur to visit relief camps in the area.
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