Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the state, expressing hope that it would usher in “peace and lasting progress.”
In a post on X, Biren Singh wrote, “A heartfelt welcome to Manipur Adarniya Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi Ji. The people of Manipur hold a sincere hope that this moment will lead us to peace and lasting progress. Together we look ahead with trust that tomorrow will be safer, stronger and more prosperous.”
PM Modi, in his own message, reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to inclusive and comprehensive development in the state. “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,” the Prime Minister posted.
The PMO announced that Modi will lay the foundation stone of projects worth over ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur, including the Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management project worth over ₹3,600 crore, five National Highway projects exceeding ₹2,500 crore, the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, and Working Women Hostels at nine locations.
At Imphal, the Prime Minister will inaugurate projects worth more than ₹1,200 crore, such as the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri, the IT SEZ Building, the new Police Headquarters, Manipur Bhawans in Delhi and Kolkata, and the Ima Markets—an iconic all-women’s marketplace—in four districts.
Manipur has been grappling with ethnic conflict since May 2023, as tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities continue to strain the state’s social fabric, economy, and politics. PM Modi’s visit is being seen as a crucial step towards rebuilding stability and restoring confidence among the people.
