Arrival in Imphal
PM Modi reached Imphal on Saturday for his first Manipur visit since the 2023 ethnic violence. Heavy rain forced him to travel by road to Churachandpur after his helicopter journey from Aizawl was disrupted.(PTI photo)
Change in route plan
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Imphal airport, heavy rain made helicopter travel to Churachandpur unsafe. The rally venue, about 1.5 hours away by road, was reached by road after the change in travel plans.
Meeting kids, displaced families
In Churachandpur, the Prime Minister was welcomed in Churachandpur upon his arrival in the city. He also interacted with families and children affected by the ethnic clashes at a relief camp. (PTI photo)
Greetings and gifts
Locals welcomed him with traditional Zomie and Thadou Kuki shawls, and a young girl presented a hand-drawn portrait, which PM Modi was seen accepting. (PTI photo)
Massive development push
The prime minister laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 7,300 crore and also inaugurated works worth Rs 1,200 crore, promising improved infrastructure and healthcare. (Agencies photo)
Rally and local support
Addressing a large gathering, PM Modi praised Manipur’s “courage and determination” and said the Centre has increased funding for railway and road connectivity. (PTI photo)
Key speech highlights
PM Modi appealed for peace—“I urge all outfits to embark on the path of peace to secure your children's future”—and assured that India’s growth will reach every corner of the Northeast.
Interaction with Imphal locals
After wrapping his Churachandpur, PM Modi went to Imphal where he interacted with the locals (ANI photo)
Mizoram visit
Earlier in the day, PM Modi also virtually inaugurated Mizoram’s first railway line, calling the Bairabi–Sairang express a “lifeline of transformation” for the state and the wider Northeast. He also addressed a rally in Mizoram. (PTI photo)