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PM Modi Northeast Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a two-day visit to northeastern states - Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram - during which he will inaugurate various development projects. PM Modi arrived in Manipur, in his first visit to Manipur since the state was gripped by the ethnic clashes in 2023.

PM Modi Launches Mega Infra Projects in Mizoram

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister first arrived in Mizoram's capital to inaugurate the 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway project, making Aizawl the fourth capital city in the Northeast to be connected by rail after Guwahati, Agartala, and Itanagar.

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Mizoram Gets Three New Trains:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Union ministers, flagged off three pairs of new train services connecting Aizawl with Delhi, Guwahati, and Kolkata. He will also address public gatherings.

The three trains are:

1. Sairang-Anand Vihar (Delhi) Rajdhani Express (weekly)
2. Kolkata-Sairang-Kolkata Express (tri-weekly)
3. Guwahati-Sairang-Guwahati Express (daily)

PM Modi's Crucial Manipur Visit

PM Modi reached Manipur, embarking on his first visit since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. He will address public meetings in Churachandpur and Imphal in the next few hours. PM Modi will unveil projects valued at Rs 8,500 crore from the two places. He will lay foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs 7,300 crore from Peace Ground in Churachandpur, where Kuki-Zo tribals are the majority. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate various infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,200 crore from a public meeting to be held at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal.

According to the officials, in both Churachandpur and Imphal, the Prime Minister is likely to meet local MLAs, leaders, and Civil Society Organisations. Ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Manipur, Lieutenant General Abhijit S. Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of Spear Corps, undertook a comprehensive visit to Churachandpur and other districts as part of his wider review of the security landscape across Manipur.

The top Army officer reviewed the security situation in different districts, including the forward areas along the India-Myanmar border and preparedness of forces in various districts, a defence spokesman said.

After a prolonged ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 13, four days after the resignation of N Biren Singh from the Chief Minister's post.

The 60-member Manipur Assembly, which, after the promulgation of President's Rule, has been put under suspended animation, has a tenure till 2027.

After Manipur, the Prime Minister will go to Guwahati for a two-day visit. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier stated that the Prime Minister will be on a two-day visit to Assam from September 13 to 14.PM Modi's visit is centred on the birth centenary celebrations of cultural icon and Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika, and he will also inaugurate the official celebrations on September 13 in Guwahati.

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PM Modi To Launch Rs 19,000 Crore Projects In Assam

On Sunday, the Prime Minister will participate in celebrations to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati. The celebration will honour the life and legacy of Dr. Hazarika, whose contributions to Assamese music, literature and culture remain unparalleled.

On 14th September, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of major infrastructure and industrial development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore in Assam.

In Darrang, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of multiple projects. The projects include Darrang Medical College & Hospital, GNM School and B.Sc. Nursing College, strengthening medical education and healthcare delivery in the region; Guwahati Ring Road Project that will enhance urban mobility, decongest traffic, and improve connectivity in and around the capital city; and Kuruwa–Narengi Bridge over River Brahmaputra, improving connectivity and promoting socio-economic development in the region.

At Numaligarh in Golaghat, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Assam Bioethanol Plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

He will also lay the foundation stone of the Polypropylene Plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), adding significant value to Assam’s petrochemical sector. It will also generate employment opportunities and lead to the overall socio-economic development of the region. 

(With IANS inputs)