India, Sept. 13 -- The PM's much-awaited visit comes against the backdrop of mounting criticism by opposition parties, who have repeatedly targeted him for not visiting Manipur since May 2023, when clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities plunged the state into ethnic strife.It is not a standalone visit but part of an itinerary which includes visits to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar from 13th to 15th September.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday-his first trip to the state since ethnic violence broke out there over two years ago. His tour will begin from Churachandpur where he is scheduled to lay the foundation stones for development projects and meet people affected by the violence. Later ...