Modi in Manipur Live Updates: PM Travels by Road from Imphal to Churachandpur Amid Bad Weather

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Manipur on Saturday, marking his first trip to the northeastern state since ethnic clashes erupted in May 2023. The visit is part of a three-day tour across five states, during which he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹71,000 crore.

Modi was received at Imphal Airport by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel. He began his tour in Aizawl, Mizoram, where he inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang rail line, connecting Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time.

During his visit to Manipur, Modi will preside over events in Churachandpur, a Kuki-majority district, and Imphal, the Meitei-dominated state capital. The state has been under President’s Rule since February 2025, following ethnic clashes that left over 260 people dead and displaced more than 60,000. Officials said Modi will interact with internally displaced persons (IDPs), making this the first Prime Ministerial visit since the violence.

“I will be attending programmes in Churachandpur and Imphal tomorrow, 13th September. We are fully committed to furthering inclusive and all-round development of Manipur,” Modi posted on X.

Modi in Manipur: Key Highlights

1. Projects Worth ₹8,500 Crore: Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for infrastructure, road, and technology projects, including ₹3,647 crore for roads, drainage, and asset management, ₹550 crore for an Infotech Development (MIND) project, ₹1,280 crore for NH 102A upgrades, and ₹1,119 crore for two-laning NH 202 in Ukhrul.

2. Virtual Inaugurations: Modi will virtually inaugurate Manipur Bhawans in Delhi and Kolkata, the new civil secretariat at Mantripukhri (₹538 crore), the state police headquarters, and all-women markets across districts.

3. Focus on Inclusive Development: The government emphasized that these initiatives reflect Modi’s ongoing commitment to the welfare and growth of Manipur.

4. Public Address at Kangla Fort: Modi is expected in Imphal around 2 pm to address the public, highlighting inclusive development across communities.

5. Five-State Tour: Modi’s Manipur visit is part of a larger tour covering Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar.

6. Assam Visit: On Sunday, Modi will attend centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati and launch projects worth ₹18,530 crore, including the Guwahati Ring Road and the Darrang Medical College and Hospital.

7. West Bengal Visit: In Kolkata, he will inaugurate and address the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference, the apex strategic forum of the Armed Forces.

8. Bihar Visit: The tour concludes in Bihar, where Modi will launch projects worth ₹36,000 crore in Purnea, including a ₹25,000-crore thermal power plant at Pirpainti, the Kosi–Mechi River Link Project, and the National Makhana Board to boost Bihar’s makhana sector ahead of state elections.