RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives in Manipur; first trip since ethnic unrest

Guwahati: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Manipur for a three-day visit on Thursday, marking his first trip to the state since ethnic unrest erupted two years ago.

His tour forms part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations, and will primarily consist of a series of internal meetings.

RSS functionaries said Bhagwat’s itinerary revolves around organisational discussions linked to the centenary year, with no large public programmes scheduled.

Bhagwat began his engagements on Thursday by interacting with entrepreneurs and prominent citizens at Konjeng Leikai in Imphal.

On Friday, November 21, he will meet tribal leaders from various hill districts to deliberate on community-related issues and ongoing concerns.

Throughout the visit, the RSS chief will also hold separate sessions with youth leaders and influential members of civil society.

These closed-door interactions are expected to facilitate focused dialogue, although the organisation has not announced any public gatherings.