"I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers in Aizawl" -- says Modi :::: "We are fully committed to furthering inclusive development of Manipur"

(Manipur Congress not much hopeful about the Prime Minister's visit to the violence-hit state)

"I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers in Aizawl tomorrow, 13th September. 

This visit is very special because this wonderful city is going to be connected to the railway network for the very first time with the inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line. 

This has been built in very challenging terrain and includes several major and minor bridges. The coming of railway connectivity will boost commerce and tourism," -- says PM Narendra Modi.

"The foundation stone for key road projects will also be laid. 

Other projects include the foundation stone laying of Khelo India Multipurpose Indoor Hall and the inauguration of a residential school at Kawrthah and Eklavya Model Residential School at Tlangnuam."

"I will be attending programmes in Churachandpur and Imphal tomorrow, 13th September. 

We are fully committed to furthering inclusive and all-round development of Manipur. 

The foundation stone for road projects, National Highway projects, women hostels and more would be laid. The projects being inaugurated include the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri, the IT SEZ Building and the New Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri, a unique all-women’s market in various districts.

-- The Prime Minister tweeted

"Tomorrow (that is Sept13) evening in Guwahati, I will take part in the birth centenary celebrations of the great Bhupen Hazarika Ji. His contribution to our culture, especially Assamese music and literature, is monumental. His works continue to be popular across generations.  

Over the next few days, on 13th, 14th and 15th September, I will be attending programmes in Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar which are aimed at boosting ‘Ease of Living.’ These projects will have a very positive impact on people’s lives, especially towards boosting connectivity, job creation and more -- Modi wrote.

Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the ethnic violence-hit state is “merely symbolic”, and “not aimed at bringing peace and ensuring justice”.

Modi is scheduled to set foot in Manipur on Saturday, over two years after a deadly ethnic violence swept the northeastern state, and unveil projects to the tune of Rs 8,500 crore, Meghachandra, in a video message, claimed, 

“I take the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as merely symbolic and a show-off. The people, who have been suffering for months, including internally displaced persons staying in relief camps, had expected a concrete roadmap for peace, rehabilitation, and justice.”

The state Congress chief also alleged that Modi’s visit is hollow.

“It would have been better if they had let it be known that the visit is related to bringing peace and justice. Very upset with the absence of discussions with all stakeholders,” the Wangkhem legislator said.

The Congress leader also claimed that the BJP has not properly addressed the prevailing situation.

“We also heard that frustrated people in Churachandpur destroyed banners and cardboard cut-outs installed in connection with the visit of the PM,” he said.

“There has been no attempt to bring peace, as well as ensure free movement. This visit is not aimed at bringing peace and ensuring justice,” Meghachandra said.

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