Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth Rs 8,500 crore during his visit to the conflict-affected state of Manipur on 13 September, officials have stated.
According to media reports citing sources familiar with the plans, the Prime Minister will commence his visit at the Peace Ground in Churachandpur, where the Kuki community forms the majority, to lay the foundation stones for various development projects valued at Rs 7,300 crore.
This will mark his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted between Kukis and Meiteis in May 2023, resulting in over 260 fatalities and around 50,000 displaced individuals.
Modi is also scheduled to inaugurate infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,200 crore in Imphal, the state capital, predominantly inhabited by the Meitei community, officials added.
Among the projects to be launched or inaugurated are a working women’s hostel, the PM-DevINE scheme, a super-speciality healthcare facility in five hill districts, the Manipur Infotech Development Project aimed at generating employment for youth, and Eklavya model residential schools to empower tribal youngsters. The Prime Minister may also lay the foundations for the Manipur Bhavans planned for Kolkata and Delhi.
Reports indicate that the United Naga Council (UNC) has temporarily suspended its week-long economic blockade on National Highway-2, the key supply route through Naga-dominated regions. The protest was in response to what the group termed the “unilateral abrogation” of the India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime. The suspension followed assurances from Manipur’s Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel that the Centre will engage all stakeholders before proceeding with plans for border fencing.
PM Modi’s likely itinerary, beginning in Churachandpur and concluding with an address at Kangla Fort in Imphal, appears designed to balance outreach and optics. He is anticipated to meet displaced families and may announce rehabilitation packages, raising hopes of bridging the divide.
Churachandpur and Imphal, symbolic and emotional centres for the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities respectively, reflect a gesture of neutrality, signalling the Centre’s concern over the humanitarian and political crisis without favouring either side.
The conflict, which started on 3 May 2023, has intensified the rift between the Meitei community in the Imphal Valley and the Kuki-Zo tribal groups inhabiting the surrounding hills.
What began as a protest against the Meitei demand for Scheduled Tribe status rapidly escalated into widespread violence, driven by long-standing grievances related to land rights, political representation, and cultural marginalisation. The unrest has fractured Manipur’s social fabric and hardened political positions.
Ahead of the visit, the Manipur government imposed a ban on air guns in Churachandpur district.
Security arrangements have been strengthened in Imphal and the Churachandpur district headquarters. Large deployments of state and central forces are in place around the nearly 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur, where a grand stage is being prepared.
Central security teams, accompanied by state personnel, are conducting continuous inspections of Kangla Fort. Boats from the Manipur Disaster Management Force are patrolling the moats surrounding the fort. Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed, with bamboo barricades erected along the route to the Peace Ground.
On Friday, police personnel led by DGP Rajiv Singh inspected security arrangements in Imphal ahead of the Prime Minister’s anticipated visit.
Leishemba Sanajaoba, Manipur’s sole Rajya Sabha MP, described the visit as “very fortunate” for the people and the state.
“It’s a great fortune that Modi will be listening to the hardships faced by the people…Manipur has had a history of violent clashes in the past. However, no prime minister has visited the state during such times and listened to people,” the BJP MP told PTI.
Opposition Leaders Reactions
Congress leader Pawan Khera said, “Three hours after 864 days, too little too late and the menu of his visit is that there will be a dance performance there. People who were supposed to perform are saying that we cannot perform with tears in our eyes…Angry people are pulling the hoardings down. They are sad, angry and agitated…”
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee commented, “… I think as the Prime Minister, when Manipur has been burning for the last 2-2.5 years, it is the duty of the Government and the Prime Minister to visit Manipur and bring normalcy there. It’s okay if he is going after 2 years. When the people of Manipur get to vote next time, they will decide what is in the best interest of Manipur.”
PM Modi In Mizoram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also visit Aizawl, Mizoram, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore, aimed at transforming connectivity, infrastructure, and social development in the state. A major highlight will be the launch of the Bairabi-Sairang Rail Line, connecting Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. The Prime Minister will also flag off three new express trains, including the Sairang-Delhi Rajdhani Express, significantly boosting travel, trade, and tourism in the region.
During the visit, the PM will lay the foundation stone for key road projects such as the Rs 500 crore Aizawl Bypass, and unveil plans for a Khelo India Multipurpose Indoor Hall, a 30 TMTPA LPG Bottling Plant, and two residential schools under PMJVK and EMRS. These initiatives will enhance education, clean energy access, sports infrastructure, and regional logistics, marking a significant step forward for inclusive development in Mizoram and the Northeast.
PM Modi In Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 13-14, beginning with his participation in the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati. The event will honour the legendary singer’s unparalleled contribution to Assamese music, literature, and culture.
On September 14, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of infrastructure and industrial projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore. Key highlights include the Darrang Medical College & Hospital, GNM and Nursing College, Guwahati Ring Road Project, and Kuruwa-Narengi Bridge over the Brahmaputra. At Numaligarh, he will inaugurate the Assam Bioethanol Plant and lay the foundation of a Polypropylene Plant at NRL, key steps toward clean energy, industrial growth, and employment generation in the region.
PM Modi In West Benagl
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference-2025 in Kolkata on 15th September. This apex-level forum brings together India’s top civilian and military leaders to discuss and shape the future of the country’s defence preparedness.
Held once every two years, the conference will run from 15th to 17th September with the theme ‘Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future’, focusing on strengthening India’s military capabilities and self-reliance.
PM Modi In Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon visit Bihar to launch the National Makhana Board, aimed at promoting production, new technologies, value addition, and market development for Makhana, benefiting farmers across Bihar and India. Bihar produces nearly 90 per cent of the country’s Makhana, with key districts like Madhubani, Darbhanga, and Purnea leading cultivation. The Board will strengthen Bihar’s global presence in this sector.
During his visit, the PM will inaugurate the Interim Terminal Building at Purnea Airport and lay the foundation stone for projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore, including a 3×800 MW thermal power plant at Pirpainti, Bihar’s largest private sector investment (Rs 25,000 crore), and the Phase 1 Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project (Rs 2,680 crore) for irrigation and flood control.
He will also advance rail connectivity by inaugurating the Arariya-Galgalia rail line (Rs 4,410 crore), laying the foundation for the Bikramshila-Katareah rail line (Rs 2,170 crore), and flagging off multiple trains, including the Vande Bharat Express between Jogbani and Danapur, plus Amrit Bharat Express trains, boosting connectivity and regional integration.
Further, the PM will inaugurate the Sex Sorted Semen Facility at Purnea, supporting dairy farmers with cutting-edge technology, and participate in Griha Pravesh ceremonies for thousands of PMAY beneficiaries, while distributing Rs 500 crore Community Investment Funds under DAY-NRLM to strengthen rural livelihoods.
