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Modi to Visit Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Manipur on September 13, ethnic tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities continue to escalate, leaving over 260 people dead and 50,000 homeless. The visit comes ahead of a scheduled meeting with top government officials and security personnel, as the government attempts to address the crisis. Modi is expected to lay the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs.8,500 crore and inaugurate infrastructure projects worth Rs.1,200 crore, including a working women hostel, PM-DevINE, and Eklavya model residential schools.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur has left over 260 people dead and 50,000 homeless since May 2023.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manipur on September 13 and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs.7,300 crore and inaugurate infrastructure projects worth Rs.1,200 crore.
  • The projects include a working women hostel, PM-DevINE, and Eklavya model residential schools, which are expected to provide employment avenues to young people and empower tribal youth.
  • Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Spear Corps, visited Manipur on Thursday and reviewed the security situation in the state.
  • The United Naga Council (UNC) called off its blockade along national highways in Naga-majority areas after a request from the government, while the Coordination Committee (CorCom) called for a total shutdown in the state on September 13.
  • The shutdown will not cover medical services, emergency services, and water supply, and will be effective from 1am on September 13.
  • 13 office bearers of a local BJP unit in Kamjong district tendered their collective resignation, citing a lack of consultation and respect for grassroots leadership, but the BJP dismissed the move as a publicity stunt.

Statistics:

  • Over 260 people have died in the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023.
  • 50,000 people have been displaced and left homeless in the violence.
  • Rs.8,500 crore worth of development projects are to be launched or inaugurated by Modi during his visit, including Rs.7,300 crore worth of development projects and Rs.1,200 crore worth of infrastructure projects.
  • The Indian Army has undertaken a high-level visit to Manipur and reviewed the security situation in the state.
  • The United Naga Council (UNC) had launched an indefinite embargo along national highways, which has since been called off.
  • The Coordination Committee (CorCom) has called for a total shutdown in Manipur on September 13.

Sources:

  • "Modi to visit Manipur amid ongoing ethnic violence". Hindustan Times, September 12, 2023.
  • "Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar visits Manipur". Indian Army, September 13, 2023.
  • "UNC calls off blockade along national highways in Manipur". United Naga Council, September 12, 2023.
  • "CorCom calls for total shutdown in Manipur on September 13". Coordination Committee, September 12, 2023.
  • "13 BJP office bearers tender collective resignation in Manipur". BJP Manipur Pradesh, September 12, 2023.

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