‘Peace is paramount for development’: PM Modi appeals to Manipur’s warring groups to end conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Manipur since the ethnic clashes, appealed for peace, emphasizing its importance for development. He highlighted the government's efforts to initiate talks with conflicting groups and end decades-long unrest. Modi announced projects worth ₹7,300 crore to improve lives in hilly regions, including constructing new homes for displaced families and enhancing connectivity.