CHURACHANDPUR, NOV 13: Senior BJP national leaders B.L. Santosh, National General Secretary (Organisation), and Dr. Sambit Patra, National Spokesperson and North East In-charge visited Churachandpur district on Wednesday. During their visit, they held meetings with local MLAs as well as representatives of the Kuki-Zo Council and the Zomi Council at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Tuibong.
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Arriving around 9:30 AM, the leaders first visited the Sadbhavna Mandap Relief Camp in Tuibong, where they were welcomed by children singing the patriotic song “Hindustan Hamara.” They distributed sweets and handed over relief materials, including blankets, thermoflasks, and torchlights, to the camp residents. During the visit, a woman, who wished to remain anonymous, shouted “We want Separate Administration,” but did not receive a response from the visiting leaders.
At the relief camp, the delegation was received by the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, and the Churachandpur District BJP president. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Patra expressed solidarity with the internally displaced persons (IDPs), recalling that the Prime Minister had personally visited Churachandpur by road in September despite heavy rain, underscoring his concern for those affected. He stated that all possible efforts are being made to restore normalcy, particularly to ensure that children can resume their education and live in a secure environment.
Dr. Patra also commended the resilience of the IDP children, expressing confidence that they would excel and “do wonders in times of peace.” Reiterating the BJP’s stand against violence, he urged all communities to embrace peace and extended his wishes for a peaceful and joyful Christmas season.
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Following the camp visit, sources confirmed that the BJP leaders held a closed-door meeting with three BJP MLAs from Churachandpur district. They also met separately with three delegates from the Zomi Council and seven from the Kuki-Zo Council before returning to Imphal.