President Droupadi Murmu began a two-day visit to Manipur on Thursday, marking her first trip to the state since assuming office, amid heightened security and a shutdown call by militant organisations.

Her visit comes three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s September trip, and more than a year after ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis plunged the state into prolonged unrest.

Upon arrival in Imphal, the President proceeded to Mapal Kangjeibung (Imphal Polo Ground), a historic venue located a few metres from Lok Bhavan, to attend a polo event organised by the Youth Affairs and Sports Department. Later in the day, she is expected to offer prayers at the Shree Govindajee temple, one of the most revered Vaishnavite shrines in Manipur, where preparations are underway, according

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