Preparations in full swing ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s Manipur visit, MLAs tasked with maintaining peace

PM Modi may visit Manipur for the first time since the 2023 ethnic conflict. Ahead of his visit, MLAs are tasked to calm tensions and prepare for possible key announcements.

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi is on a possible visit to Manipur - this will be his first visit after the ethnic conflict that began in the state in May 2023. Ahead of the visit, Governor Ajay Bhalla has directed the MLAs of the ruling coalition to go to their respective areas and communicate with the people and create an atmosphere of peace so that the PM's visit can be conducted peacefully.

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Possible schedule of PM's visit

Although the official announcement of PM Modi's visit has not been made yet, according to sources, he will visit Manipur after the Mizoram program on May 13.

12 noon: He will reach the Peace Ground located in the Kuki-dominated area of ​​Churachandpur district.

2 pm: From there, he will land at Kangla Fort in Imphal by helicopter.

3:30 pm: He will leave for Assam from Imphal airport.

What responsibilities were given to the local leaders?

On Sunday, Governor Ajay Bhalla convened a meeting of BJP and ruling coalition MLAs at Raj Bhavan, which was attended by more than 20 MLAs. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Assembly Speaker TH Satyabrata Singh, and BJP chief A Sharda Devi were also present in the meeting.

The MLAs were asked to go to their areas and interact with the public, inform them about the Prime Minister's visit and ensure that there is no protest or disturbance.

PM's meeting and possible announcements

In this visit of Prime Minister Modi, it is likely that: He will meet the people displaced in the conflict. MLAs will sit in the VIP area at the event organized in Imphal, but they will not be on the stage with the Prime Minister. A rehabilitation package can also be announced by the government, which can speed up the relief work in Manipur.

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Amid the ongoing violence and ethnic conflict in Manipur, the Prime Minister's visit is considered very important from the political and social point of view. This will not only be an attempt to restore peace and confidence in the state, but can also give a glimpse of the rehabilitation measures being taken by the government.

Now it remains to be seen whether this visit is able to provide any concrete direction in improving the situation in Manipur or not.