Amid PM Modi Visit Buzz, Manipur Governor Holds Crucial Meeting
On September 7, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan in Imphal with top state officials and senior BJP leaders — including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh — to discuss security and logistical preparations amid speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might visit Imphal after inaugurating a railway project in Mizoram. The meeting included the Chief Secretary, Security Advisor, the DGP and the state BJP president; it comes against the backdrop of violent ethnic clashes that began in May 2023 and have left the region deeply fragile.
What the meeting actually was — the who, the where, the why
At Raj Bhavan in Imphal, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla brought together key state administrators and senior BJP figures to discuss a cluster of issues tied to a potential visit by PM Narendra Modi. Attendees reportedly included Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and state BJP president A. Sharda Devi, along with former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. While officials didn’t publish a formal agenda, sources say the conversation focused on security and logistical preparations for the Prime Minister’s possible appearance in Imphal following a scheduled trip to Mizoram
FAQs
Q1: Was the Prime Minister’s visit to Imphal officially confirmed?
A: No. Reports said a visit to Mizoram on September 13 was expected, and an Imphal visit was under consideration, but there was no formal confirmation at the time of the Raj Bhavan meeting.
Q2: Who attended the governor’s meeting in Imphal?
A: The meeting included Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, and state BJP president A. Sharda Devi, among others.
Q3: What were the main topics discussed?
A: While authorities did not publish an official agenda, sources indicated the discussions covered security arrangements and logistical preparations related to a possible visit by the prime minister.
Q4: How does this meeting relate to the May 2023 clashes in Manipur?
A: The meeting took place against the backdrop of ongoing ethnic tensions stemming from clashes that began on May 3, 2023, which have resulted in deaths and displacement; this context elevates the urgency and sensitivity of security and political planning.
Q5: What should citizens expect if the PM visits Imphal?
A: Expect enhanced security, possible road closures, and public events. Ideally, the visit would also include tangible humanitarian and reconciliation measures; citizens should follow official advisories and local civil society updates.
