IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi “for his visionary guidance, under which India has witnessed progress across various sectors during the last 12 years”. Khemchand said that Manipur has particularly benefited through major initiatives in infrastructure, education, healthcare, sports, connectivity and social welfare, contributing significantly to the state’s development and growth during his tenure.
Khemchand Singh also said that Narendra Modi has become the longest serving elected Prime Minister of India till date.
The Chief Minister said this during the press conference held at the Durbar Hall of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal today in connection with the celebration of ’12 Years of Trust, Progress and Welfare’ of Narendra Modi led NDA government.
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Khemchand Singh stated that recognising the exceptional sporting talent and spirit of athletes in the state, the first of its kind in the nation, National Sports University was set up in Manipur under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Regarding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur, Khemchand Singh stated that the long-cherished demand of the people of Manipur was fulfilled by the NDA government on December 9, 2019. The Chief Minister informed that the INS Imphal, largest and most advanced stealth guided missile destroyer, was launched and commissioned into the Indian Navy marking a proud moment for the people of Manipur.
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He further stated that, for the first time in the history of Manipur, a medical college was established in a hill district (in Churachandpur) marking a significant milestone. He continued that the completion of the railway connectivity project from Jiribam-Tupul- Imphal is targeted to be completed by 2028. This project will connect the State’s capital to the national capital which will boost the economy of the State. Also, the ongoing construction of the new integrated terminal of the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport is expected to be completed very soon.
