"Has visited Northeast more than all Prime Ministers combined": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on PM Modi's Manipur visit

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur, emphasising that he has visited the Northeast more frequently than all previous Prime Ministers combined, underscoring his commitment to the region's growth.
Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said that the visit was a significant step towards realising the vision of "One Nation" and developing every corner of India by 2047.
"Since the time Narendra Modi ji became the Prime Minister, the number of times he has visited the Northeast is more than that of all the visits of all the Prime Ministers combined. As Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is engaged in realising the aspirations of One Nation. Today, several developmental works have been initiated in Manipur," he said.
He added that Modi's message was to ensure balanced development across all regions of India.
"This is the message of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister -- that every corner of the country must be developed by 2047," Tiwari said.
This is PM Modi's first visit after an ethnic conflict erupted in the State in May 2023, and the discord between the Meitei and Kuki communities persisted for a couple of years. The conflict has inflicted lasting damage on Manipur, hindering its economy, disrupting its social cohesion, and destabilising its political landscape.
During his visit to Manipur on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to various ethnic groups in Manipur to shun violence and work towards restoring peace in the State. He stated that a new dawn of "hope and confidence" is emerging in the northeastern State.
Addressing a public meeting in Churachanpur, he assured the public that the Centre stands with them.
"I appeal to all the groups to move on the path of peace to fulfil their dreams and secure their children's future. Today, I promise that I stand by your side. The Indian government stands with the people of Manipur," PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister said, "Manipur has always been a land of hope, but unfortunately, it went through a difficult phase of violence. I met with the affected people who are living in camps. After an interaction with them, I can say "ummeed aur vishwas ki nayi subah Manipur mein dastak de rahi hai" (A new dawn of hope and confidence is knocking on the doors of Manipur)."
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur in Manipur.
In line with his commitment to inclusive, sustainable and holistic development of Manipur, PM Modi laid the foundation for the Manipur Urban Roads and drainage and asset management improvement project worth over Rs 3,600 crore.
He also laid the foundations for the five National Highway projects worth more than Rs 2,500 crore, the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, and the Working Women Hostels at nine locations.
He also interacted with locals during his visit to Churachandpur in Manipur. Locals presented him with the traditional Zomie shawl and Thadou Kuki shawl. A girl child also gifted the PM a portrait of him. (ANI)