PM Modi attends Hazarika birth centenary event in Assam after Manipur visit

PM Modi inaugurates key projects worth more than Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal.

They include the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri; IT SEZ Building and New Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri; Manipur Bhawans at Delhi and Kolkata; and Ima Markets, unique all women's market, in 4 districts.

Every citizen of Manipur should rise above differences and work towards peace: Manipur Guv

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla says, "The state has faced certain challenges and difficulties in the last two years. Though the State and Central Governments, together with the people of Manipur, have been able to restore peace and harmony to a large extent, more efforts are still required for reconciliation and trust building. Today we stand at an important moment when we can heal, rebuild and restart towards a new future of the state. My sincere appeal to every citizen of Manipur is to rise above the differences and to work together towards peace and prosperity of our state. There has been a remarkable improvement in the law and order situation, with no major violent incidents... This reflects the joint efforts of the security forces of both the State and the Centre. The State has made remarkable progress across various sectors, from social welfare and infrastructure development to economic empowerment. Most of the health facilities that had been shut down during the law and order problem have been re-opened...The Government has been working tirelessly to support the internally displaced people, an action plan has been drawn to facilitate the early resettlement of affected people. Relief camps are being regularly reviewed to improve living conditions..."

Modi took too long to visit Manipur, must act on Assam unrest too: Tejashwi Yadav

On PM Modi's Manipur visit, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "PM Modi has taken too long to go there. The Manipur issue should be resolved as soon as possible, as it has been going on for a long time... Many people are protesting in Assam too. I think he should go to Assam too."

PM Modi felicitated in Imphal; will inaugurate projects worth Rs 1,200 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated in Imphal, Manipur. He will inaugurate various projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore.

PM Modi interacts with locals in Imphal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (September 13) interacted with a section of people displaced due to the Manipur ethnic violence in Imphal.

Modi listened to the concerns of the families of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the historic Kangla Fort complex in Imphal and assured them of the Centre’s commitment to restore peace and normalcy in the state.

Youth wings of Manipur Congress, MPP protest near PM’s programme venue in Imphal

Activists of the youth wings of the Congress and Manipur Peoples' Party (MPP) held demonstrations near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programme venue in Imphal on Saturday (September 13), protesting against the PM’s trip to the strife-torn state and terming it a “political ploy”.

Holding placards, the workers of the Manipur Peoples' Party Youth Front raised slogans outside its office here and claimed that the PM’s visit is “not aimed at restoration of peace and normalcy” in the state.

The MPP office is close to the Kangla Fort, where the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate a slew of development projects and hold a public rally.

A similar protest by the Congress youth wing activists was also staged in front of the Congress Bhavan, around 100 metres from the PM’s function venue.

Protesters were prevented by police personnel from proceeding to the PM’s programme venue.

PM Modi reaches Imphal from Churachandpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate various projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal and address a public function.

Govt committed to take steps against illegal immigrants: Manipur Guv

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday (September 13) urged the people of Churachandpur not to allow illegal settlements of "people beyond the borders", asserting that the government was committed to taking effective steps to address this challenge.

Addressing a public meeting in Churachandpur, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs 7,300 crore, Bhalla said he was confident that Manipur will emerge more resilient, united and prosperous.

"We cannot allow our land to be encroached by people from beyond the borders. Both the state and the Centre are committed to taking effective steps to address this challenge," he said.

Bhalla said a three-phase resettlement plan has been formulated to rehabilitate those displaced by the ethnic violence in the state. The governor said Churachandpur is not just a geographical location but a land of rich cultural diversity and resilience"The focus on connectivity, infrastructure, education and health care has brought hope and new opportunities to our youths. Today, as we look forward, we also acknowledge the challenges that we must face together, challenges of peace, development and trust," he added.

Bhalla said taking development to the remotest corner of the country is the cornerstone of the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' or developed India.

"It is the time to heal and look forward with dialogue, understanding and inclusive governance. I am confident that Manipur will emerge more resilient, more united and prosperous. We must all contribute to bring peace to our society," he said.

"Churachandpur district has been the top priority of the state. Being a border district, the government is committed to providing connectivity and essential infrastructure," he said.

Modi has visited Northeast more than all past PMs combined: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

On PM Modi's Manipur visit, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "...Since the time Narendra Modi ji became the Prime Minister, the number of times he has visited the Northeast is more than that of all the visits of all the Prime Ministers combined. As Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is engaged in realising the aspirations of One Nation. Today, several developmental works have been initiated in Manipur. This is the message of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister that every corner of the country must be developed by 2047…."

Manipur has never seen a Prime Minister like Modi: Former CM Biren Singh

Former CM N Biren Singh says, "Despite heavy rains, you have all seen how a large number of people have gathered here. This shows the love people have for PM Modi and BJP. Even in Churachandpur, there was a large gathering. Because of the bad weather, PM Modi went to Churachandpur via road. We have never seen a Prime Minister who has shown such a deep affection for Manipur..."