PM Modi attends Hazarika birth centenary event in Assam after Manipur visit
PM Modi lays foundation of development projects worth Rs 7,300 crore in Manipur on his first visit to the state since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first visit to Manipur in more than two years since deadly ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur on Saturday (September 13).
He also interacted with internally displaced people in Churachandpur and is scheduled to do so in Imphal as well. He is also supposed to inaugurate various projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal and address a public function.
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In view of Modi's visit, security has been tightened in Imphal and Churachandpur district headquarters town.
Both state and central forces' personnel were deployed in large numbers in and around the nearly 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur, the venues of the PM's rallies.
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Earlier, Modi inaugurated Mizoram's first railway line and flagged off the state's maiden Rajdhani Express connecting Aizawl with Delhi. The Rs 8,070-crore Bairabi-Sairang railway line, considered one of the most challenging in Indian Railways' history, was sanctioned in 2008-09 and construction began in 2015.
Modi will thereafter visit Assam and participate in the celebrations of the 100th birth anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
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- 13 Sept 2025 2:12 PM IST
PM Modi announces financial package for Manipur
"A special package of Rs 3,000 crore has also been granted. To help the displaced, Rs 500 crore has also been given... Today, the development of every tribal community is a priority for our country. For the first time, the 'Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' (DAJGUA) is being implemented for the development of tribal areas.... The culture of Manipur has always promoted women’s empowerment, and our government is also committed to empowering women,” said Modi.
“The government is constructing working women’s hostels to support the daughters of Manipur. We are moving forward with the aim of making Manipur a symbol of peace, prosperity, and progress. I assure you that for the development of Manipur, for resettling displaced people in suitable locations as soon as possible, and for establishing peace, the Government of India will continue to support the Government of Manipur in the same spirit,” he added.
- 13 Sept 2025 2:01 PM IST
PM Modi urges peace, pledges support for Manipur
Urging all organisations to take the path of peace and progress, the Prime Minister said, adding that the Government was leaving no stones unturned to restore normalcy in Manipur.
"I would appeal to all organisations to move forward on the path of peace and fulfil their dreams. Today, I promise you that I am with you, the Government of India is with you, and the people of Manipur. The Government of India is making every possible effort to bring life back on track in Manipur. For families who have lost their homes, our government is helping to build 7,000 new houses,” he added.
- 13 Sept 2025 1:57 PM IST
PM Modi pledges peace and prosperity for Manipur
“We want to make Manipur symbol of peace and prosperity, I am with people of this state,” the PM said. He said that Manipur was surging ahead along with the country adding that currently over 3.5 lakh houses have tap water connection.
“We are going to become the world's third-largest economy very soon... There was a time when decisions made in Delhi took decades to reach here. Today, our Churachandpur, our Manipur, are progressing together with the rest of the nation. Just as we announced the construction of pucca houses for the poor across the country, Manipur too has benefited. Nearly 60,000 houses have already been built here, giving thousands of families a life of dignity and security,” said Modi.
“ We have started a plan to build permanent houses for the poor across the country. Thousands of families in Manipur have also benefited from this. In the past years, more than 15 crore countrymen have received the facility of water from taps. In Manipur, until 7-8 years ago, water came through pipes in only 25-30 thousand houses. Today, more than 3.5 lakh houses here are receiving the facility of water from taps,” he added.
- 13 Sept 2025 1:53 PM IST
PM Modi says govt focused on Manipur's connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the border state has always faced connectivity issues, adding that since 2014, he has focused on improving Manipur’s connectivity.
"Manipur is a border state, and connectivity here has always been a major challenge. I fully understand the difficulties you have faced due to the lack of good roads. That is why, since 2014, I have focused strongly on continuously improving Manipur’s connectivity, and for this, the Government of India has worked on two levels. First, we increase the budget for roads and railways in Manipur. Second, we put efforts to connect villages with roads... In the last few years, Rs 3,700 crores were spent on the National Highways in Manipur. Rs 8,700 crores are being spent on the work on new highways,” the PM said.
- 13 Sept 2025 1:45 PM IST
Jiribam-Imphal rail line will soon connect Imphal to the national rail network: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "During our government's tenure, rail connectivity is being expanded in Manipur. The Jiribam-Imphal railway line will soon connect the capital Imphal to the national rail network. Rs 22,000 crore is being spent on this. The new Imphal airport, built at a cost of Rs 400 crores, is giving new heights to air connectivity..."
- 13 Sept 2025 1:41 PM IST
'Mani' in Manipur will make Northeast shine: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... There is 'Mani' in the name of Manipur. It is that 'Mani' which is going to make the entire Northeast shine in the future. The Government of India has been trying to take Manipur forward in the path of development. A while ago, the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 7,000 crore was laid here..."
- 13 Sept 2025 1:38 PM IST
India will soon become the World's third-largest economy: PM in Manipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking during a rally in Churachandpur in Manipur said that India will soon become the World's third-largest economy, adding that he wants to ensure that the fruits of development reach every corner of the country.
- 13 Sept 2025 1:34 PM IST
Government is working to improve connectivity in Manipur: PM Modi
Speaking at a public rally in Churachandpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is aware of Manipur's connectivity challenges and assured that his government is working to improve connectivity in the state.
He stated that the railway budget for Manipur has been increased two to three times and said efforts are underway to boost rail connectivity across the state. Modi further said that employment opportunities are being created for Manipur’s youth and that the Union government is committed to improving the lives of the people of Manipur."
- 13 Sept 2025 1:26 PM IST
Manipur land of courage, valour: PM Modi in Churachandpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The land of Manipur is the land of courage and bravery... I want to salute the passion of the people of Manipur. All of you came here despite the heavy rain, I want to thank you for your love. Due to heavy rains, my helicopter could not come, so I decided to come via road. The scenes I saw on the road, I thank the Almighty that my helicopter did not work today. The way I saw the youth and elderly people of Manipur carrying Tiranga in their hands, I can never forget this moment in my life..."
- 13 Sept 2025 1:22 PM IST
PM Modi lays the foundation stone of key projects worth Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur
Prime Minister lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur. The projects include Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management improvement project worth over Rs 3,600 crore; 5 National Highway projects worth more than Rs 2,500 crore; Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, Working Women Hostels at 9 locations, among others.
