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A visit to Manipur would carry major political and symbolic significance, as the Prime Minister has not visited the state since the outbreak of unrest in May 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Manipur in the second week of September, marking his first trip to the state since ethnic violence broke out more than two years ago.
Sources told CNN-News18 that the visit is expected to coincide with his scheduled programme in Mizoram on September 13, where he will inaugurate a new railway line.
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They added that the Manipur leg is still under discussion and could take place either on September 12 or 13. “The Mizoram programme is confirmed. The Manipur part is still being considered,” one senior official said.
PM Modi’s Manipur Visit: Significance
A visit to Manipur would carry major political and symbolic significance, as the Prime Minister has not visited the state since the outbreak of unrest in May 2023.
If confirmed, the trip is expected to be brief and primarily focused on official meetings.
Officials noted that the situation in Manipur has remained largely peaceful in recent months.
Security forces continue to be deployed in strength, but incidents of violence have dropped sharply. Normalcy is gradually returning, with schools and markets reopening and displaced families beginning to go back home.
“The situation is calm and under control. People are trying to move on from the violence,” a senior Manipur official said.
Government sources also pointed out that ongoing peace-building initiatives and community dialogues have helped ease tensions in the state.
Meanwhile, the Mizoram programme is finalised, with PM Modi set to inaugurate a new rail link that will improve connectivity between the state and the rest of the country.
Recent Developments In Manipur
At least 250 people have lost their lives and over 60,000 remain in relief camps since ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023.
PM Modi has faced criticism from Opposition parties and sections of Manipur’s population for not visiting the violence-hit State since the unrest began.
The State was brought under President’s Rule on February 13 for six months, which was further extended on August 5 after a resolution moved by Home Minister Amit Shah was approved by both Houses of Parliament.
Despite the extension, the Manipur Assembly has not been dissolved, and efforts continue to restore the elected government.
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Manipur, India, India
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