Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Imphal on Monday evening for a two-hour-twenty-minute political rally ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The rally will be held at Hapta Kangjeibung, and security measures have been significantly enhanced in and around Imphal, with a particular focus on the venue.
As per the tentative tour programme, Shah is expected to arrive at Imphal Airport at 2 pm.
He will then proceed to address the gathering at Hapta Kangjeibung, inaugurate the BJP Manipur head office building, and depart for Delhi from Imphal Airport at 4.20 pm.
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The BJP Manipur is anticipating a turnout of at least 50,000 supporters at the rally, said Minister L Susindro, who was inspecting the rally site.
There is also speculation that the Union Home Minister may announce assurances regarding the protection of the indigenous people of Manipur during his visit, he said.
Stating that Shah’s visit presents a significant opportunity to voice the demands of the people of Manipur, he mentioned that some civil bodies have requested permission to submit a memorandum to the Home Minister during his visit.
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Meanwhile, the state Home department has instructed all police stations to remain on high alert and conduct search operations in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
Additional security measures have been implemented in and around the Palace Compound. On Sunday, top police officers were seen assessing the security arrangements at the venue.
Manipur is set to go to polls on April 19 for the first phase in the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency and on April 26 for the Outer Manipur PC.
