Reception and Reaction of PM Narendra Modi's Visit to Manipur on September 13, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur today, September 13, 2025, marks his first trip to the state since ethnic violence erupted between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in May 2023. The violence has resulted in over 200 deaths, thousands displaced, and ongoing tensions, with the state remaining under heavy security and affected by recent heavy rains. This short visit, lasting a few hours, is part of a three-day tour covering five northeastern states (Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar), focusing on development initiatives amid criticism for being delayed and symbolic. Events and Schedule Modi arrived at Imphal airport this morning amid heavy rainfall, which disrupted helicopter plans to Churachandpur (a Kuki-majority district). He opted to travel by road—a 1.5-hour journey—to interact with locals en route. Security was significantly heightened around key venues lik...
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