‘I’m With You’: PM Modi’s Message of Hope on First Visit to Manipur

Introduction

In a deeply significant and long-awaited visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reached out to the people of strife-torn Manipur with a powerful message of reassurance and hope, declaring, “I’m with you.. a new dawn is coming.” On his first trip to the state since ethnic violence erupted more than two years ago, the Prime Minister met with displaced people from both the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities and unveiled a massive development package aimed at providing a “healing touch” and paving the way for lasting peace.

Key Takeaways: The Prime Minister’s Visit

• The Core Message: PM Modi appealed for peace and unity, assuring the people of Manipur of a “new dawn of hope and confidence.”
  
  
• The “Healing Touch”: He met with internally displaced people (IDPs) in both Churachandpur (Kuki-dominated) and Imphal (Meitei-dominated).
  
  
• Development Push: Announced a massive development and financial package worth nearly ₹11,800 crore (₹7,300cr + ₹1,200cr projects + ₹3,000cr package).
  
  
• The Context: This was the PM’s first visit since the ethnic conflict began in May 2023, a trip that was both highly anticipated and politically scrutinized.
  
  

“Shun Violence, Build Bridges”

The central theme of the PM Modi Manipur visit was reconciliation. Addressing the people of the state, he made a heartfelt appeal to both the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities to “shun violence and build bridges for peace, progress and prosperity.”

इंफाल में मणिपुर के मेरे भाई-बहनों के जोश और उत्साह से पता चलता है कि राज्य के विकास को लेकर हमारी सरकार में उनका विश्वास कितना गहरा है। pic.twitter.com/nHoaJ2Gf7P

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2025

The most poignant moments of the visit were his interactions with families living in relief camps. After meeting with them, the Prime Minister expressed his optimism, stating that his confidence in the state’s future had been reinforced. The visit was carefully structured to include both the valley and the hills, a clear attempt to signal the government’s commitment to the welfare of all communities affected by the violence.

A Massive Development and Financial Package

Beyond the message of peace, the Prime Minister backed his words with substantial financial commitments aimed at rebuilding the state and supporting its displaced population.

• Project Foundation in Churachandpur: In the Kuki-dominated hills, he laid the foundation stones for 19 projects valued at ₹7,300 crore, focusing on infrastructure like roads and urban development.
  
  
• Project Inauguration in Imphal: In the Meitei-dominated valley, he inaugurated 17 completed projects and virtually launched several key state assets, including two Manipur Bhawans in Delhi and Kolkata.
  
  
• Special Financial Package: The PM highlighted the Centre’s ongoing support, which includes a special package of nearly ₹3,000 crore, with ₹500 crore specifically allocated for the thousands of displaced people. He also mentioned the construction of 7,000 houses for those who lost their homes.
  
  

A Visit of Huge Political Significance

मुझे विश्वास है कि मणिपुर देश की ग्रोथ का मजबूत सेंटर बनकर विकसित भारत के लक्ष्य में अहम भागीदारी निभाएगा। pic.twitter.com/U09kwuw0qF

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2025

The PM Modi Manipur visit has been a subject of intense political debate. The trip came more than two years after the start of the ethnic conflict that has claimed over 260 lives and left thousands homeless. The opposition has consistently criticized the delay, but the Prime Minister’s presence today, coupled with the significant announcements, is a powerful move by the central government to take charge of the narrative and accelerate the peace process in the state, which is currently under President’s Rule.

Conclusion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur was a crucial and powerful gesture. By combining a personal “healing touch” with a massive development push, the government has laid out its roadmap for the state’s recovery. While the deep-seated wounds of the ethnic conflict will take time to heal, the Prime Minister’s reassuring words, “I’m with you,” and his appeal for unity have provided a much-needed message of hope and a potential foundation for a new beginning in the crisis-hit state.


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Sources:

1. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), India: For official itinerary and project details.
2. Press Trust of India (PTI): For general coverage of the event.

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