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Modi Makes First Manipur Visit Since 2023 Unrest, Unveils ₹8,500-Crore Projects and Meets Displaced Families

Congress labeled the tightly scheduled trip tokenism.

Overview

  • He laid foundations worth about ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur and inaugurated projects of roughly ₹1,200 crore in Imphal.
  • Modi met internally displaced people in both locations and urged groups to choose peace, saying the Centre stands with Manipur.
  • Heavy rain altered his plan as he landed in Imphal and traveled by road to Churachandpur, with extensive state and central security at event sites.
  • The Kuki‑Zo Council welcomed the visit and encouraged public participation from the community.
  • The visit followed a renewed Suspension of Operations with Kuki‑Zo groups, which Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma called a temporary pain reliever that must be followed by a political settlement.