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PM Modi Manipur Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited violence-hit Manipur for the first time since the ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities began in 2023. In Manipur, PM Modi inaugurated developmental projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore and also laid the foundation stones for various projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. 

During his visit, PM Modi visited Churachandpur – one of the worst-hit districts – and Imphal, where he met the victims of the Manipur violence. Since the clashes between these two groups, over 260 people have been killed, while nearly 50,000 have been displaced. PM first arrived in Imphal (a Meitei stronghold) in the morning and proceeded to Churachandpur (a Kuki stronghold). 

PM Meets Internally Displaced People Of Manipur

In Churachandpur, he met the people who had been at the forefront of this ethnic strife and lost everything, including their homes, and assured them of the Centre's commitment to restoring peace and normalcy in the state.

"A short while ago, I met the affected people at a relief camp. After meeting them, I can say with confidence that a new dawn of hope and trust is rising in Manipur," Modi said in Churachandpur.

In Imphal, PM Modi met a few locals and students who broke down emotionally, recounting their harrowing experiences endured during the conflict. 

In a post on X, Raj Bhavan in Imphal said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Churachandpur and Imphal, assuring them of the Government of India's unwavering support and commitment to ensure peace and stability in Manipur."

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PM Modi In Manipur

Speaking at the Peace Grounds in Churachandpur, PM Modi urged various outfits to shun violence and asserted that his government stood firmly with the people of Manipur and was working towards the goal of making the strife-torn state a symbol of peace and prosperity. He further hailed Manipur as the land of hope and aspiration, and said that "unfortunately, violence had cast its shadow on this beautiful region".

"We have seen that recently in the Hills and the Valley... negotiations have taken place for agreements with different groups. These are part of the efforts of the Government of India to establish peace while giving importance to dialogue, respect, and mutual understanding," he said.

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"I would appeal to all organisations to move forward on the path of peace and fulfil their dreams. I am with you. The Government of India is with the people of Manipur. We are working towards the goal of making Manipur a symbol of peace, prosperity and progress," the prime minister added.

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