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Manipur's Women Warriors: President Murmu Honors Nupi Lal Legacy Amid Development Push

President Droupadi Murmu is in Manipur for a two-day visit centered on Nupi Lal Day. She will honor the brave women who led historic resistance movements against British rule. Her schedule includes laying foundation stones for new development projects in Senapati district. This high-profile visit follows Prime Minister Modi's recent trip, underscoring a continued focus on the state's progress.

Key Points: President Murmu Honors Nupi Lal Day in Manipur with Tribute and Projects

  • President Murmu will pay respects at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal
  • She will address a public meeting and inaugurate projects in Senapati district
  • The visit follows PM Modi's September trip with major infrastructure inaugurations
  • Imphal underwent extensive preparations including route repairs and decorations for the visit
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President Murmu to honour women warriors on Nupi Lal Day in Manipur today

President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Manipur's women warriors on Nupi Lal Day, visits memorial, and inaugurates key development projects in Senapati district.

"These movements, collectively known as Nupi Lal, remain powerful symbols of Manipuri women’s leadership, courage and collective struggle. - Article"

New Delhi, Dec 12

President Droupadi Murmu is in Manipur on a two-day visit and will pay tribute to the brave women warriors of the state as part of the 86th Nupi Lal Day observance on Friday.

The President will visit the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal, where she will offer her respects to the women who led landmark resistance movements against British colonial rule in 1904 and 1939.

These movements, collectively known as Nupi Lal, remain powerful symbols of Manipuri women’s leadership, courage and collective struggle.

Following the tribute ceremony in Imphal, President Murmu will travel to Senapati district—an important Naga-inhabited region—where she is scheduled to address a public meeting.

During the event, she will lay the foundation stones for several development projects and inaugurate multiple works aimed at strengthening the district’s infrastructure and socio-economic progress.

Intensive preparations have been underway across Imphal since Wednesday, ahead of the high-profile visit. Both sides of the approximately 7-km stretch from Bir Tikendrajit International Airport to the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex have been repaired, repainted, and decorated with flags, banners and other materials. Large welcome hoardings have also been installed along the route to greet the President’s convoy.

President Murmu’s visit marks the second major high-level visit to Manipur in the past three months.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the state on September 13, during which he emphasised the Union government’s commitment to strengthening Manipur as part of the vision for Viksit Bharat.

During that visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated 17 infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,200 crore, including new Manipur Bhawans in Delhi and Kolkata, the Civil Secretariat, the Police Headquarters, and the SEZ building in Mantripukhri. He also laid foundation stones for 19 additional projects worth Rs 7,300 crore, covering a broad range of developmental needs across various districts.

With today’s visit, President Murmu is expected to further highlight the legacy of Manipuri women’s resistance movements and reinforce the Centre’s ongoing focus on development, unity, and restoration of peace in the state.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see high-profile visits to the Northeast. Development projects are crucial, but I hope the focus is also on long-term peace and stability in the region. The infrastructure push is promising.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently learned about Nupi Lal, I'm impressed by this history. It's a powerful story of women's leadership that deserves more national recognition. President Murmu's visit is a step in the right direction.
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Arjun K
While honoring history is good, we must also ask if the current situation for women in Manipur has improved enough since those brave warriors' time. Are they getting the opportunities and safety they deserve today? The visit should lead to concrete action.
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Karthik V
The amount of development funding mentioned is massive! Over Rs 8,000 crore from the PM's visit alone. If implemented properly, this can truly transform Manipur's connectivity and economy. Jai Hind!
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Meera T
It's beautiful that the President is visiting on Nupi Lal Day itself. These stories of our sisters from the Northeast fill me with pride. We are one India, with such diverse and powerful histories.

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