Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Aizawal to highlight his party's secular credentials and criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to visit Manipur amidst ethnic conflicts. He emphasized that domestic issues like the conflicts in Manipur are being overlooked by the media in favor of international events. Gandhi also mentioned the drug menace in Mizoram and the lack of job opportunities for the youth. He praised the Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh for implementing beneficial schemes and protecting the interests of farmers, small businessmen, and workers.
