Imphal, Dec 11: President Droupadi Murmu began her two-day visit to ethnic strife-torn Manipur on Thursday. It’s her first trip to the state since taking office .

“The President arrived at Imphal Airport aboard an Indian Air Force flight and travelled by road to Lok Bhavan, about 7 km away,” an official said.

Murmu is scheduled to attend a polo event organised by the Youth Affairs and Sports Department at Mapal Kangjeibung (Imphal Polo Ground) later in the afternoon.

A banquet dinner hosted by the Governor is slated for the evening. She may also offer prayers at the Shree Govindajee temple.

According to the itinerary issued by the President’s Secretariat, she will take part in a series of engagements in Imphal, including a civic reception, inauguration of state projects and a cultur

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