PM Modi to meet violence-hit families in Churachandpur before Kangla address in Imphal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s itinerary for his Manipur visit has been finalised, marking his first trip to the state since ethnic violence broke out more than two years ago.

Officials said the prime minister will begin his tour in Churachandpur (CCpur), where he is scheduled to lay foundation stones for development projects and meet people affected by the violence. From there, he will travel to Imphal, where he will address a public gathering at Kangla Fort and inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple initiatives.

Manipur Chief Secretary, addressing a press conference, said the prime minister is expected to reach Kangla around 2.30 pm after interacting with some displaced families in the valley areas. 

“The Honourable Prime Minister will be inaugurating various development projects within and outside the state belonging to Manipur. The total projects for which foundation stones are being put are totalling to Rs 7,300 crore, and the projects which are being inaugurated are worth Rs 1,200 crore,” he said. 

He added that these initiatives underscore Modi’s “continued commitment and dedication for the development and welfare of the state,” urging the people of Manipur to welcome the prime minister and participate in large numbers.

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Meanwhile, Imphal wore a festive look on Friday as billboards, banners, and welcome gates were put up across the city to mark the visit. A massive gate, stretching over 20 feet and emblazoned with “Welcome Shri Narendra Modi ji,” has been erected near the BJP state headquarters along the route from Imphal airport to Kangla Fort. Additional billboards highlighting the projects have also been installed in Sanjenthong and near the Nupi Lan complex.

The seven-kilometre stretch from the airport to Kangla Fort has been fortified with wooden barricades, while workers have been deployed to clean and repaint road medians.

The visit comes against the backdrop of mounting criticism from opposition parties, who have repeatedly targeted the prime minister for not visiting Manipur since May 2023, when clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities plunged the state into ethnic strife. The violence has claimed more than 260 lives and displaced thousands.