PM Modi was in the state for the stone-laying and inauguration ceremony of development works

In his first visit to the state after the ethnic violence, PM Modi interacted with several children

Locals hoped that PM Modi will bring more development to the state

Urging various outfits to shun violence, PM Modi on Saturday asserted that his government stood firmly with the people of Manipur and was working towards the goal of making the strife-torn state a symbol of peace and prosperity

The PM, who faced sharp criticisms from the Opposition for not visiting the state despite the prolonged ethnic violence, underlined that the Centre's efforts were already yielding results

PM Modi with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla during the foundation stone-laying of development works in Churachandpur