On his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted over two years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (September 13, 2025) called for strengthening dialogue to build a strong bridge of harmony between the State’s hill and valley districts.
On his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted over two years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (September 13, 2025) called for strengthening dialogue to build a strong bridge of harmony between the State’s hill and valley districts.
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The ethnic conflict that broke out in May 2023 is between the Meitei people who dominate the Imphal valley and the Kuki-Zo people who dominate the surrounding hills.
After flying into Imphal airport from Aizawl in Mizoram, where he had inaugurated a railway project, Mr. Modi headed by road to the hill district of Churachandpur. Establishing peace is essential for development anywhere, he said, after inaugurating projects worth ₹7,300 crore and meeting internally displaced people.
On his return from the hill district, Mr. Modi addressed a gathering at Kangla Fort in Imphal city, just 61 km away from Churachandpur. He inaugurated projects worth ₹1,200 crore at Imphal.
