Imphal, Sept. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised the need to build a strong bridge between the people of hills and valleys in Manipur during his visit to Imphal, stressing that any kind of violence in Manipur is unfortunate and a great injustice to ancestors and future generations, urging unity for peace and development.

Addressing the public in Imphal, PM Modi highlighted Manipur's significant role in India's freedom struggle, noting it was here that the Indian National Army first hoisted the Indian flag, earning it the title "gateway to India's freedom" from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

"Any kind of violence in Manipur is unfortunate. This violence is a great injustice to our ancestors and our future generations...