Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Manipur since the ethnic violence began, braving heavy rain to reach Churachandpur. He laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹7,300 crore and inaugurated projects worth ₹1,200 crore. Modi emphasized Manipur’s significance in the Northeast’s growth, highlighting improved connectivity and infrastructure projects.
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