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Modi in Manipur live updates: Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur comes against the backdrop of repeated criticism from opposition parties for not visiting the state earlier. Since May 2023, ethnic strife between the Kuki and Meitei communities has left over 260 people dead and thousands homeless.

Modi in Manipur live updates: In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, security has been tightened in Manipur, officials said. Both state and central forces have been deployed in large numbers in and around the 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur, the venues of the PM's rallies.

Heavy rain since Friday night has left parts of Kangla Fort waterlogged, with ankle-deep water reported from sections. PM Modi is scheduled to address the public at Kangla Fort.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Residents are preparing a traditional dance performance to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will lay the foundation stone of key development projects in the state.

A performer said, "We have come here to welcome PM Modi by performing our traditional dance. We are very happy. We hope that PM Modi will bring more developments to the state in future too..."

Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Manipur visit, saying, “It would have been better if Modi ji had gone in 2029, by then Manipur would have been completely silent. But he is going early. Over 250 people lost their lives, women were assaulted, and Manipur was going through such a big crisis, at that time our Prime Minister was touring abroad. Now that he is going, what will be achieved?” reported news agency PTI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Churachandpur, a Kuki stronghold, from Manipur’s capital Imphal by road due to heavy rain, officials said.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was earlier scheduled to reach Imphal airport and then take a helicopter to a helipad in Churachandpur, followed by a 4–5 km roadshow leading to the Peace Ground where his first meeting in Manipur is planned.

However, due to heavy rains since morning, Modi will now be travelling to Churachandpur by road, officials said.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Imphal on Saturday, marking his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.

At the Imphal airport, Modi was received by governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and chief secretary Puneet Kumar Goel.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, saying, “Your 3-hour PIT STOP in Manipur is not compassion — it’s farce, tokenism, and a grave insult to a wounded people.”

In a long and strongly worded post, he further added, “Your so-called ROADSHOW in Imphal and Churachandpur today, is nothing but a cowardly escape from hearing the cries of people in relief camps!”

Kharge alleged that the visit was meant only for optics, saying, “This hush-hush PIT STOP isn’t repentance. It’s not even guilt. You are organising a GRAND WELCOME ceremony for yourself. It is a CRUEL PRICK to the wounds of those still suffering because of your own abdication of basic CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES!”

Modi in Manipur live updates: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, saying, “I am glad that he has decided, after two years, that it is worth visiting (Manipur). He should have gone long before. It is very unfortunate that he has allowed what is happening there to continue for so long and for so many people to be killed. That has not been the tradition of Prime Ministers in India.”

Modi in Manipur live updates: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur today, CPI(M) MP John Brittas said, “We, the Opposition parties, have always been telling that let the PM lead a delegation of all the parties to Manipur so that we can bring back that state into peace and tranquillity."

He was speaking with news agency ANI, he said, "For last two years, he was not heeding us. Even the request for a full-fledged discussion on the Floor of the Parliament was discarded. At least he is going to Manipur. But it is too late. Nevertheless, we support the initiative. We feel that he will hold all the organisations and everybody together, and make sure that trust and confidence are built.”

Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the state will play a major role in India’s ‘Act East’ policy, highlighting the Kaladan multimodal transit project and new railway lines that will connect Mizoram with Southeast Asia.

He added that the Northeast is fast becoming a major hub for entrepreneurship, with 4,500 startups and 25 incubators already operating in the region.

Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing from Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, said until now train travel in Mizoram was limited to the Silchar–Bairabi route in Assam.

Calling it a “historic day” as Aizawl is now on the railway map after overcoming difficult terrains and challenges, Modi said the Bairabi–Sairang railway line will “revolutionise people’s lives in Mizoram.”

Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM Narendra Modi says, “Today, Mizoram is playing a vital role in India’s development journey. This is a historic day not only for the nation but especially for the people of Mizoram."

"From this day forward, Aizawl will proudly find its place on India’s railway map…Despite numerous challenges, including the difficult terrain, the Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line has now become a reality, a testament to perseverance, determination, and the collective will to progress.”

Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Whether it is the freedom movement or nation building, the people of Mizoram have always come forward to contribute... Sacrifice and service, courage and compassion, these values are at the centre of Mizo society. Today, Mizoram is playing an important role in India's development journey. This is a historic day for the nation, particularly for the people of Mizoram."

Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the people of Mizoram after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects.

He said, “I bow to the Supreme God Pathian, who watches over this beautiful land of the Blue Mountains. Today, I am at Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport. Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, I am unable to join you in Aizawl in person. Yet, through this medium, I can still feel your love and affection. Whether it was during the freedom movement or in the task of nation-building, the people of Mizoram have always come forward with courage and dedication. The ideals of great personalities like Lalnu Ropuiliani and Pasalṭha Khuangchera continue to inspire not only Mizoram, but the entire nation.”

Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang New Rail Line, worth over ₹8,070 crore, connecting Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time.

The project, built in a challenging hilly terrain, features 45 tunnels constructed under complex geological conditions, along with 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges, showcasing significant engineering achievement.

Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Aizawl.

The PM will inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang New Rail Line, built at a cost of over ₹8,070 crore, connecting Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several development projects and address a public meeting virtually from Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, reported news agency PTI. The virtual address comes after heavy rain prevented him from reaching Lammual Ground, where the rally was originally scheduled.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not reach Lammual Ground in Aizawl from Lengpui Airport by helicopter because of heavy rain, officials said, reported news agency PTI.

Mizoram Governor V K Singh, Chief Minister Lalduhoma, and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were present at Lammual Ground, where Modi was scheduled to address a public rally.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticized the timing, saying it was not “compassion” but the upcoming 2027 assembly elections that reminded him of the state.

"I note that the Indian Prime Minister has finally decided to visit Manipur, despite the state burning for over two years. Compassion has obviously failed, but the 2027 election preparations have succeeded in reminding him of Manipur," she wrote on social media on Friday.

Manipur has been under President’s rule since February 13, 2025, following ethnic violence and the resignation of chief minister N Biren Singh.

No official dates for the assembly elections have been announced, though Parliament extended the statutory resolution on President’s rule for six months starting August 13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Aizawl, Mizoram, to inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang railway line, the state’s first rail connectivity project. He will also launch several other development initiatives as part of his three-day tour of the Northeast and eastern India. PM Modi scheduled to visit Manipur today.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress leader Udit Raj criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur. Raj told news agency PTI, "Already there are protests against him by both the groups – Kukis and Meiteis – and it’s too late. It won’t be considered a healing touch. There was a time when he could have gone there and done many things."

The remarks come ahead of Modi’s first visit to the state since the 2023 ethnic violence.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating Mizoram’s first railway connectivity on Saturday, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering hurdles overcome to complete the Bairabi–Sairang line.

Calling it a “crucial initiative” to link the state with the rest of India, Vaishnaw said engineers had to tackle loose sand and challenging Himalayan geology.

“It is a matter of great joy that railway connectivity to Mizoram will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister tomorrow morning. The Bairabi-Sairang project is a crucial initiative for connecting Mizoram to the railway network,” he said on Friday, reported news agency ANI.

Security has been tightened across Imphal as the city prepares to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit today. Streets are decked up for the occasion, with officials ensuring smooth arrangements for the day-long trip, during which Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth ₹8,500 crore and interact with internally displaced persons.

Modi in Manipur live updates: Robert Singh, a resident of Moreh town in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, lost his drinking water bottling factory due to ethnic violence that started in the state in May 2023. He used to earn ₹15,000-20,000 daily but now lives in a relief camp with thousands of others, receiving 400 grams of cereals and ₹80 daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the state on Saturday has raised hopes among displaced residents like Singh for a return to normalcy and potential resettlement. READ FULL STORY