11:40 am: Manipur BJP leaders hurriedly brief Modi on the dais.
11:38 am: Modi arrives at the rally venue. Manipuri women wearing traditional dress welcome him with folded hands. Modi replies namaste with folded hands, as welcoming bugle sounds
11:26 am: Narendra Modi's helicopter lands near rally venue . A huge stage has been erected for BJP leaders to be seated on the podium
8:35 am: Manipur state BJP unit chief Thounaojam Chaoba is hopeful of a big crowd at the rally, but supporters are coming in a trickle.
8:30 am: Huge security arrangements made at rally venue in view of militant threat. Police have set up metal detectors at all entry points.