Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a visit to three northeastern states today - Manipur, Assam, and Mizoram - marking his first trip to Manipur since 2023 communal violence. Significant development and infrastructure projects await inauguration and foundation-laying.
Key Highlights of Visit- Manipur:
- Lays foundation for ₹7,300 crore project at Shanti Bhumi, Churachandpur (Kuki community stronghold).
- Inaugurates ₹1,200 crore infrastructure projects (Maithili-Adhibhut to Imphal).
- Tight security amid past ethnic clashes (260+ killed, thousands displaced since May 2023); incidents of stone-pelting, banner removal reported in Churachandpur Thursday.
- Assam: Inaugurates/lays foundation for ₹18,000 crore projects.
- Mizoram: Inaugurates Bhairavi-Sairang railway project Saturday; flags off 3 new trains (Aizawl-Guwahati/Kolkata).
Heavy deployment of state/central forces in Imphal, Churachandpur; Lieutenant General Abhijit S. Pendharkar reviewed security.
- Kangla Fort (Imphal), Shanti Bhumi (Churachandpur) secured; large stage setup.