Imphal, Dec 9 (PTI) Preparations are underway in Manipur for President Droupadi Murmu’s likely two-day visit from December 11, officials said on Tuesday.

Median along the 7-km route from the Imphal airport to the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex is being repainted and adorned with colourful flags.

A 20-foot banner welcoming the president has also been put up near the Keisampat Junction on the road leading to the airport. Show Full Article

“We haven’t received any official itinerary, but have been told to make security-related arrangements for the visit of a VVIP,” an official said.

A “total shutdown” has been called by a group of militant outfits to oppose Murmu’s visit.

Murmu is likely to attend a function in Imphal on December 11 and visit the memorial complex on December 12 to honour the

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