Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the BJP’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, sounded a warning this evening about the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur.

Speaking on the issue for the first time since violence broke out in May last year, Mr Bhagwat said, “Manipur has been waiting for peace for a year. Violence has to be stopped and it has to be given priority”.

In his first speech after the Lok Sabha election results, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat condemned all sides for engaging in propaganda politics and said technology was used to spread fake agendas and false narratives

A massive search operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district where terrorists targeted a bus full of pilgrims yesterday. The bus plunged into a gorge, killing nine and injuring 33 passengers. Two-three Pakistani terrorists are believed to be involved in the attack. They are believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch, IANS reported citing officials.