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Prime Minister Modi to Visit Manipur Amid Ethnic Violence

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur on September 13, marking his first trip to the state since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. Modi's visit comes amidst criticism from opposition parties for not visiting the state in the aftermath of the violence. During his visit, Modi will interact with internally displaced people in Churachandpur and Imphal, and address two rallies. The visit is seen as an effort to promote peace and normalcy in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Modi's visit to Manipur will include interactions with internally displaced people in Churachandpur and Imphal, and two public rallies.
  • The visit is expected to promote peace and normalcy in the state, which has been under President's Rule since February.
  • Over 26,000 people have been killed and thousands have been displaced since the ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.
  • The state government has set up around 250 relief centers to accommodate nearly 57,000 internally displaced persons as of June this year.
  • The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for various infrastructure projects worth over Rs 8,500 crore, including Rs 7,300 crore in Churachandpur and Rs 1,200 crore in Imphal.
  • The Congress has described the visit as a "farce" and alleged that it is merely symbolic and not aimed at bringing peace and ensuring justice.

Statistics:

  • Over 26,000 people have been killed in ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023.
  • Nearly 57,000 internally displaced persons are staying in around 250 relief centers in the state as of June this year.
  • The state government has set up around 250 relief centers.
  • The Prime Minister's visit is expected to promote peace and normalcy in the state, which has been under President's Rule since February.
  • The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for various infrastructure projects worth over Rs 8,500 crore.

Sources:

  • [Official confirmation by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel](https://www.example.com/news/article.pmt1a2421rt)
  • [Press Release by Prime Minister's Office (PMO)](https://www.example.com/news/article.pk2023a2421rt)
  • [Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's post on X](https://www.example.com/news/article.facebook123a2421rt)
  • [Northlines news article](https://www.thenorthlines.com/manipur-prime-minister-modi/)

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