President Murmu set for two-day visit to Manipur from December 11

President of India Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Manipur on December 11 and 12.

This will be her maiden visit to the state after assuming office. An official said, “Beautification has been done on the Imphal airport road. Government departments have also put up welcome banners and hoardings throughout the city."

The official added, “President Murmu is scheduled to attend a programme at the City Convention Centre in Imphal. She will take part in the observance of Nupi Lal Day at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex. She will also participate in a programme in Senapati.”


CorCom, an umbrella body of insurgent groups, has called for a complete shutdown across Manipur on December 11 and 12.

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) hailed the proposed visit, saying that her presence in the state at this critical juncture carries deep significance.

“The Kuki-Zo Council warmly welcomes the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on her two-day visit to Manipur beginning 11 December 2025. Her presence in the state at this critical juncture carries deep significance and offers hope to many who continue to live with the scars of the ongoing conflict,” said Ginza Vulzong, secretary, information and publicity of the KZC.

“While we acknowledge these engagements, the Kuki-Zo Council sincerely wishes that the President, being a tribal herself, could also visit the Kuki-Zo areas to meet fellow tribal victims who have suffered immensely since the outbreak of violence,” said Ginza.

The KZC holds President Murmu in high regard, not only as the First Citizen of the nation but also as someone who understands the struggles, dignity, and identity of the tribal communities, he said.

“We remain hopeful that her visit will pave the way for renewed attention to the long-neglected concerns of the tribals of Manipur, particularly the Kuki-Zo people who continue to endure displacement, insecurity, and targeted violence amounting to ethnic cleansing. We urge the President to take note of the humanitarian crisis faced by our people and to use her esteemed office to ensure justice, restoration, and lasting peace in the region,” Ginza said.

Manipur is presently under President's Rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in September, visited Manipur and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur. Modi also inaugurated various projects worth over ₹1,200 crore in Imphal.

Over 260 people were killed, 1,500 were injured, and over 70,000 were displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and the Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023, following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13 this year.