Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with locals in Imphal and Churachandpur during his visit to Manipur on Saturday. PM Modi arrived in Imphal after visiting Churachandpur, where he spoke to various ethnic groups, urging them to shun violence and work towards restoring peace in the State. He stated that a new dawn of "hope and confidence" is emerging in the ortheastern State. This was PM Modi's first visit after an ethnic conflict erupted in the State in May 2023, and the discord between the Meitei and Kuki communities has persisted since then.
#WATCH | Manipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with locals during his visit to Imphal
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2025
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The conflict has inflicted lasting damage on Manipur, hindering its economy, disrupting its social cohesion, and destabilising its political landscape. Addressing a public meeting in Churachanpur, he assured the public that the Centre stands with them. "I appeal to all the groups to move on the path of peace to fulfil their dreams and secure their children's future. Today, I promise that I stand by your side. The Indian government stands with the people of Manipur," PM Modi said.
#WATCH | Imphal, Manipur: PM Narendra Modi says, "Any kind of violence in Manipur is unfortunate. This violence is a great injustice to our ancestors and our future generations. Therefore, we have to take Manipur forward on the path of peace and development and we have to do it… pic.twitter.com/ATQtkA6ZEe
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2025
Locals also presented him with the traditional Zomie shawl and Thadou Kuki shawl. A girl child also gifted the PM a portrait of him.
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