Modi to arrive in Manipur on Sat for 1st visit since ethnic violence broke out

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over two events in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur and in the capital Imphal, where Meiteis are in the majority

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 17:09:55 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The Manipur government on Friday announced the schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day-long visit to the state on Saturday, his first since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.

Modi will arrive in the state after inaugurating the Bairabi-Sairang railway line project in neighbouring Mizoram. He will preside over two events in Kuki-dominated Churachandpur and in the capital Imphal, where Meiteis are in the majority.

“On his arrival at Churachandpur at about 11.30am, he will first interact with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the district. He will lay the foundation stone of infrastructure projects...and will address a public gathering,” the state chief secretary’s office said in a statement.

Modi will arrive at Imphal’s Kangla Fort around 2:00pm, interact with the IDPs, inaugurate developmental projects, and address the public.

The total value of projects to be inaugurated and foundation stones to be laid is ₹8500 crore. Modi will lay foundations for roads, drainage, and asset management worth ₹3647 crore, a ₹550 crore infotech development project in Imphal, ₹1280 crore for up gradation of two sections of National Highway (NH) 102A, and another ₹1119 crore for two-laning of two sections of NH 202 in Ukhrul.

Modi will virtually inaugurate Manipur Bhawans in Delhi and Kolkata, the civil secretariat built for ₹538 crore, the new state police headquarters, among others. “Such initiatives underscore the Prime Minister’s continued commitment and dedication to the development and welfare of the state,” the statement said.

The ethnic violence in Manipur, which has left over 250 people dead and 60,000 displaced, began between the Meitei and Kuki communities. It has since involved every community and continued sporadically, prompting the dismissal of the state government in February.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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