Guwahati, Sept. 6 -- Manipur's capital, Imphal, is preparing to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anticipated visit next week, marking his first trip to the state since the outbreak of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.

Meanwhile, two prominent Kuki-Zo organizations, which recently renewed their Suspension of Operations agreement with the central government, clarified that people should not interpret the reopening of National Highway 2 as permitting unrestricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas.

The Prime Minister is expected to visit Manipur on September 13. In preparation, authorities are constructing a grand stage at Kangla Fort and undertaking extensive cleaning and painting activities.

Officials...