As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Manipur on Saturday (September 12, 2025), his first since ethnic violence erupted in the State in May 2023, Imphal and Churachandpur, the two places where he is expected to lead a roadshow and address a gathering of thousands of people, are fortified with heavy security presence every 100 metres.

Though the visit was being planned for days, as reported by The Hindu on September 2, it was officially announced by the Prime Minister’s Office and the State administration only on Friday (September 11, 2025).

Imphal, Churachandpur decked up to greet PM Modi on first visit since ethnic conflict erupted

PM Modi to visit Manipur, inaugurate projects worth ₹8,500 crore, address ethnic violence aftermath, amid heavy security presence.