Preparations are underway in Manipur for President Droupadi Murmu’s likely two-day visit beginning December 11, with authorities stepping up security arrangements despite a “total shutdown” call issued by several militant outfits opposing the tour.

Along the 7-km route from Imphal airport to the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, workers were seen repainting the median and putting up colourful flags. A 20-foot banner greeting the President has been installed near Keisampat Junction on the airport road.

Although officials have not yet received the President’s official itinerary, security agencies have been directed to prepare for the arrival of a VVIP.

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

See Full Page