Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13. The visit includes the inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, enhancing connectivity in the Northeast region.
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-Krishna Kripa
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
is
expected
to
visit
Mizoram
and
Manipur
on
13
September,
according
to
officials
in
Aizawl.
During
his
visit,
PM
Modi
will
inaugurate
the
new
Bairabi-Sairang
railway
line
in
Mizoram.
This
marks
his
first
visit
to
Manipur
since
ethnic
violence
erupted
in
May
2023.
However,
the
final
itinerary
for
the
visit
has
not
yet
been
confirmed
by
officials.
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Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
is
expected
to
visit
Mizoram
and
Manipur
on
September
13.
The
visit
includes
the
inauguration
of
the
Bairabi-Sairang
railway
line,
enhancing
connectivity
in
the
Northeast
region.
In
preparation
for
the
Prime
Minister’s
visit,
Mizoram
Chief
Secretary
Khilli
Ram
Meena
held
a
meeting
with
various
departments
and
law
enforcement
agencies.
The
meeting
focused
on
security
arrangements,
traffic
management,
reception
plans,
and
street
decorations.
Additionally,
arrangements
were
discussed
to
enable
government
employees,
farmers,
and
students
from
schools
and
colleges
to
participate
in
the
inaugural
event
in
Lammaul,
Aizawl.
Railway
Line
Boosts
Connectivity
The
newly
constructed
51.38-kilometre
railway
line
is
a
significant
part
of
the
Centre’s
Act
East
Policy.
This
policy
aims
to
enhance
connectivity
and
economic
integration
across
the
Northeast
region.
The
railway
line
will
connect
Aizawl
with
the
rest
of
India
through
Silchar
town
in
Assam.
While
officials
in
Imphal
have
not
confirmed
the
Prime
Minister’s
visit
to
Manipur,
it
remains
a
significant
development
as
it
would
be
his
first
trip
there
since
May
2023.
The
ethnic
violence
that
occurred
earlier
this
year
has
been
a
matter
of
concern
for
many
residents
and
officials
alike.
The
inauguration
of
the
Bairabi-Sairang
railway
line
is
seen
as
a
crucial
step
towards
improving
infrastructure
in
Mizoram.
It
is
expected
to
facilitate
better
transportation
links
and
contribute
to
economic
growth
in
the
region
by
connecting
it
more
effectively
with
other
parts
of
India.
As
preparations
continue
for
PM
Modi’s
visit,
authorities
are
ensuring
all
necessary
measures
are
in
place
for
a
smooth
event.
The
focus
remains
on
ensuring
security
and
managing
logistics
efficiently
to
accommodate
attendees
at
the
inaugural
function.
This
visit
underscores
the
government’s
commitment
to
enhancing
infrastructure
and
connectivity
in
the
Northeast.
By
integrating
these
regions
more
closely
with
the
rest
of
India,
there
is
potential
for
increased
economic
opportunities
and
development.
With
inputs
from
PTI
