Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Siwan in Bihar on Friday, where he started several development projects and strongly criticized the Congress-RJD alliance. This was PM Modi’s fourth visit to Bihar this year as the state gets ready for upcoming elections.
Major Announcements and Projects:
- Export of Locomotive from Bihar:
The Prime Minister flagged off a modern, powerful engine made at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar. This engine is being exported to Guinea in Africa, which is a big achievement under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. PM Modi said this shows that Bihar is now part of the global manufacturing map. - New Vande Bharat Express:
He launched the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur, which will go via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah. - New Railway Line Project:
PM Modi also started the Vaishali–Deoria railway line project, worth ₹400 crore, and launched a new train on this route. - Clean Ganga and Urban Development:
As part of the Namami Gange mission, he inaugurated six sewage treatment plants worth over ₹1,800 crore to clean the Ganga.
He also launched water supply, sanitation, and sewage projects worth ₹3,000 crore in different towns of Bihar. - Boost to Power Supply:
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a Battery Energy Storage System to be installed in 15 power stations including Siwan, Muzaffarpur, and Bettiah. This system will help provide electricity during peak hours without buying expensive power. - Support for Housing:
PM Modi gave the first instalment of money to 53,600 beneficiaries under the PM Awas Yojana (Urban) and did a symbolic housewarming (Grih Pravesh) for 6,600 families. He promised that 3 crore more houses will be built in the future.
PM Modi’s Speech Highlights:
In his speech, PM Modi said that the NDA government is fulfilling the vision of great leaders like Dr. Rajendra Prasad. He added that Bihar will play a key role in making India a global economic power.
He strongly criticized the RJD and Congress, saying:
- “They ruled Bihar with ‘jungle raj’, creating fear and blocking development.”
- “They looted Bihar and made poverty worse.”
- “The ‘lantern’ (RJD) and ‘hand’ (Congress) only worked for their families, not for the people.”
- “They raised slogans like ‘remove poverty’ but did nothing. The NDA actually brought development after you voted for us.”
PM Modi said under the NDA rule, Bihar has seen:
- Over 1.5 crore homes with electricity and water
- 55,000 km of new rural roads
- 45,000 Common Service Centres
He also reminded people that Siwan’s Saran district, once called backward, now makes locomotives for the world.
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Final Message:
PM Modi ended his speech by saying, “I will not rest until every family in Bihar lives with dignity. We must keep away those who want to bring back jungle raj and stop Bihar’s progress.”
