On September 13, 2025, as torrential rains battered Manipur’s rugged terrain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi descended into the heart of a state scarred by ethnic conflict, delivering a message that reverberated louder than the monsoon’s roar. Beyond the crowds and the symbolism, the real highlight—the real mic drop—was Modi's 20-minute speech in Churachandpur, where he uttered the word "Manipur" an astonishing 33 times. This wasn't just repetition for emphasis; it was a calculated move to reaffirm the state's indivisibility, leaving Kuki BJP MLAs like Paolienlal Haokip visibly frustrated. This visit wasn't about listening tours or quick fixes—it was a masterclass in nationalistic optics, and it hit its mark.

Braving treacherous roads for a 1.5-hour journey to Churachandpur—the epicenter of

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