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Preparations Intensify for Modi’s First Manipur Visit Since Ethnic Violence

Authorities have placed security forces on standby, accelerated infrastructure projects, convened stakeholder talks for an unconfirmed visit

Security personnel deployed in Imphal | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint
Security forces stand guard after the overnight violence that erupted in five districts of Imphal Valley in June. (ANI PHOTO)

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.