Overview
- Multiple government and security sources say Prime Minister Narendra Modi is exploring a visit to Manipur, which would be his first since May 2023 ethnic clashes, but no official date has been set.
- Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Governor Ajay Bhalla have separately instructed security forces to prepare for the visit during state-level meetings.
- State authorities have accelerated road upgrades in Imphal Valley, retrofitted helipads at Kangla Fort and Manipur University, and advanced work on the new civil secretariat and police headquarters.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has resumed back-to-back talks with Meitei and Kuki-Zo insurgent groups alongside civil society under President’s Rule as BJP MLAs press for reinstating an elected government.
- Zomi Council has extended a conditional welcome for an official visit while Meitei organisation COCOMI has reserved judgment until formal confirmation is issued.