NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on September 13, with a day-long programme beginning in Churachandpur and later in Kangla, Imphal. The visit comes amid ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in the state after recent unrest.Chief Secretary Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, IAS, said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur, beginning his tour in Churachandpur where he will meet people displaced by recent unrest and lay the foundation stones for key relief and development projects. Following his engagements in Churachandpur, PM Modi will proceed to Kangla in Imphal, an ancient royal site central to Manipuri heritage and the cultural heart of the Meitei community.” “For the visit of Honourable PM. The state govt appreciates the efforsts of the people of manipur both at the hill and the valley for succesfully moving forward to restore peace and normalcy in the state. the joint effort of all the stake holders have brought stablilty and security slowly but steadly in the state, Manipur is not just a border state but central pillar of India’s act east policy, a gateway to the south east asia and a proud guardian of India’s diversity. Peace is not only the absence of violence but also the presence of trust and reconciliation. Thus the visit of honourable PM to the state will pave way for peace, normalcy and escalated growth in the state,” Goel added. According to Goel, “PM Modi will arrive in Churachandpur around 12:15 pm from Aizawl. He will interact with internally displaced persons and lay the foundation stone for various infrastructure projects across the state. He will also address a public gathering at Peace Ground in Churachandpur.” Later in the day, the Prime Minister will proceed to Kangla around 2:30 pm, where he will meet displaced families in the valley, inaugurate several development projects within and outside the state, and address a public gathering. The development package includes foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,300 crore and inaugurations of completed works valued at Rs 1,200 crore.
