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The countdown for 2019 Lok Sabha election has begun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Manipur and Assam today. Catch PM Narendra Modi in Manipur LIVE updates

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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated eight projects during his one-hour visit to Manipur on Friday. He also laid the foundation stones of four other projects, which will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore.</div>
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	Despite a boycott call given by some insurgent outfits, there was a huge crowd at Hapta Kangjeibung where Modi addressed a public meeting.</div>
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	The prime minister said that Delhi was now closer to the northeastern region. He said: &quot;As prime minister, I have visited the region 30 times.&quot;&nbsp;</div>
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	Modi arrived at Imphal amid a shutdown and boycott imposed by some underground organisations protesting against his visit. Normal life was disrupted during the shutdown. All shops, commercial institutes, schools and colleges were shut.&nbsp;</div>
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	Further, the prime minister assured the people of Assam that no genuine citizen would be left out of the NRC and hoped that the citizenship Bill would soon get the Parliament&#39;s nod. &nbsp;</div>
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	The prime minister arrived at Silchar in the Cachar district from Imphal as part of the first phase of his election campaign, wherein he is scheduled to address rallies in 20 states in 100 days before the model code of conduct comes into force.&nbsp;</div>
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	The BJP and its allies are setting the target to win 21 out of the 25 parliamentary seats in the eight states in the region. In Assam, the party hopes to win at least 11 of the 14 seats.</div>
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	In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, BJP had made massive inroads in Assam, winning seven of its 14 parliamentary seats. In the 2016 Assembly polls, the party emerged as the single-largest party with 61 seats, while its alliance partners, AGP and BPF, had won 14 and 12 seats, respectively. &nbsp; &nbsp;</div>

PM Modi in Manipur: Countdown for Lok Sabha elections 2019 has begun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Manipur and Assam today. Catch PM Narendra Modi in Manipur LIVE updates

LS polls campaign highlights: NRC won't impact genuine citizens, says Modi

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		PM Modi in Imphal,Manipur: I have visited the Northeast region nearly 30 times in last 4.5 years. I really like talking and meeting people here. I don&#39;t need to ask for reports from officers, I get it directly from you ppl. This is the difference between past and present <a href="https://t.co/2JwnjhQlKl">pic.twitter.com/2JwnjhQlKl</a></p>
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<strong>PM Modi in Imphal, Manipur:</strong> I have visited the Northeast region nearly 30 times in last 4.5 years. I really like talking and meeting people here. I don&#39;t need to ask for reports from officers, I get it directly from you people. This is the difference between past and present.

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	Modi will dedicate the 400kV double circuit Silchar-Imphal line.</div>
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	He will also lay the foundation stone of projects like Infrastructure Development of Dhanamanjuri University in Imphal, sports facilities and others</div>

Modi will also unveil the plaque to mark the inauguration of various projects including Integrated Check Post at Moreh, the Dolaithabi Barrage project, FCI food storage godown at Sawombung, Eco-Tourism Complex at Thangal Surung and various water supply schemes<br />
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Modi is also scheduled to address a gathering at Hapta Kangjeibung in Imphal East District

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	<strong>PM Modi to inaugurate several projects</strong></div>
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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several projects in Imphal today.</div>
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	He will also unveil the plaque to mark the inauguration of various projects including Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Moreh, the Dolaithabi Barrage project, FCI food storage godown at Sawombung, Eco-Tourism Complex at Thangal Surung and various water supply schemes.</div>

LS polls campaign highlights: NRC won't impact genuine citizens, says Modi

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