In Pictures: Churachandpur braves the rain to see Modi; tricolour-draped streets lead to Peace Ground
This is Modi's 1st visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted 2 yrs ago. He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects worth more than Rs 7,300 crore.
Manipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Manipur on Saturday, his first visit to the state since ethnic violence erupted in 2023. He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects worth more than Rs 7,300 crore.
Due to heavy rain, Modi travelled by road from Imphal to reach the rally venue, where he hailed Manipur as a land of hope and aspiration, adding that “unfortunately, violence had cast its shadow on this beautiful region”.
Modi said the Centre is providing support to build 7,000 new houses for families who have been displaced by the ethnic violence.
A special package of around Rs 3,000 crore has been approved, he said, adding that Rs 500 crore has been specifically allocated to assist the displaced people.
“For Manipur’s development, for the resettlement of displaced families, and for the establishment of peace, the Government of India will continue to support the Manipur government in every possible way,” he said.
He added: “I appeal to all organisations to move on the path of peace, and realise your dreams. Secure the future of your children. And I promise to you today that I am with you.”
The Print’s National Photo Editor Praveen Jain brings you the visuals from the Manipur’s Churachandpur:
Preparation at Manipur’s Churachandpur, a day before PM Modi’s arrival | Praveen Jain | ThePrintLocal residents decorate the streets of Churachandpur with the colours of the national flag to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintA woman with her child, headed to Churachandpur’s Peace Ground to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPeople heading to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at Peace Ground, Churachandpur | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur on Saturday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in 2023 | Praveen Jain | ThePrintLocal residents take shelter amid heavy rain in Churachandpur on the day of Modi’s visit | Praveen Jain | ThePrintDue to heavy rain, Modi travelled by road from Imphal to reach the rally venue at Churachandpur | Praveen Jain | ThePrintLocal residents heading to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at Peace Ground, Churachandpur | Praveen Jain | ThePrintBanners, Hoardings of PM Modi everywhere in cChurachandpur | Praveen Jain | ThePrintA woman takes shelter from the rain behind a Modi hoarding | Praveen Jain | ThePrint‘No photography allowed,’ reads a sign hanging on the outer perimeter of Peace Ground in Manipur’s Churachandpur, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the public Saturday | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPolice personnel taking cover from the rain | Praveen Jain | ThePrintSchool students come to see PM Modi | Praveen Jain | ThePrintThe mood at Churachandpur’s Peace Ground Saturday | Praveen Jain | ThePrintPeople leaving Peace Ground after the PM’s speech | Praveen Jain | ThePrintSecurity personnel protecting himself from the rain | Praveen Jain | ThePrintStudents standing on the road, waiting for PM Modi’s arrival | Praveen Jain | ThePrintSchool students posing for a picture | Praveen Jain | ThePrintStudents in Manipur’s Churachandpur, where PM Modi spoke Saturday | Praveen Jain | ThePrint
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