22 Marathi students who were stranded in Manipur due to the ongoing riots can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has announced that a special plane will be sent to rescue them. The Chief Minister also interacted with the students over the phone to assure them of all possible help.

Many students from Maharashtra are currently studying in prestigious institutes such as the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Manipur. Tushar Awad and Vikas Sharma, two of the stranded students, were contacted by the Chief Minister himself, who promised to do everything in his power to ensure their safety and well-being.