3 Things PM Modi's Manipur visit, Punjab floods, and infants die from rat bite
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Sep 8, 2025 Deeptiman Tiwary from The Indian Express, known for his insights on Manipur's conflicts, discusses Prime Minister Modi's significant upcoming visit and its implications amid ongoing ethnic strife. Divya Goyal, also from The Indian Express and an expert on the Punjab floods, highlights the worsening flood situation, exacerbated by human actions and climate change. The conversation turns tragic as they delve into a shocking incident where two infants reportedly died from rat bites in a hospital, raising serious concerns about healthcare standards.
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Significance Of A First PM Visit
- PM Modi's likely trip to Manipur would be his first since the 2023 ethnic violence and signals a major political step.
- The visit could include public addresses and possible rehabilitation or development package announcements.
Why Reopening NH2 Matters
- Opening NH2 through Kangpokpi matters because it eases travel and movement of goods between valley and hills.
- Past attempts sparked clashes, so formal reopening is politically and logistically sensitive.
Ceasefire With New Conditions
- The new suspension of operations is effectively a ceasefire with fresh terms like moving camps and consolidating smaller camps.
- It also requires militant groups to accept Manipur's territorial integrity and negotiates a political solution.