1.#Saturday 19, July 2025, 20:00.3983/2. ##News Updates: PM Narendra Modi's address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar: 18-07-2025.//
======================================================================
1.#Saturday 19, July 2025, 20:00.3983/
2. ##News Updates: PM Narendra Modi's address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar: 18-07-2025.//
Comments:
PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates development works worth over Rs 7,000 Crore in Motihari, Bihar: 8 Jul, 2025.//
PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates development works worth over Rs 7,000 Crore in Motihari, Bihar
In India, this is the era of our eastern states: PM
Our resolve is to completely free the country from Naxalism: PM
Those who are backward are our priority, the Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana under which 100 most backward districts in terms of agriculture will be identified: PM
==========================================================================================
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore in Motihari, Bihar today. Offering his salutations at the feet of Baba Someshwarnath during the sacred month of Sawan, the Prime Minister sought blessings, expressing his wish for happiness and prosperity in the lives of all residents of Bihar. Addressing the gathering, Shri Modi said this is the land of Champaran, a land that has shaped history. During the freedom movement, this land gave Mahatma Gandhi a new direction. He emphasized that the inspiration from this very land will now shape Bihar’s new future. He extended congratulations to all present and to the people of Bihar for these development initiatives.
VIDEO: PM Narendra Modi's address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar
Shri Modi remarked that the 21st century is witnessing rapid global progress, noting that the dominance once held solely by Western nations is now increasingly shared by Eastern countries, whose participation and influence are growing. He emphasized that Eastern nations are now gaining new momentum in development. Drawing a parallel, the Prime Minister stated that just as Eastern countries are advancing globally, in India, it is the era of the eastern states. He affirmed the government’s resolve to ensure that, in the coming times, Motihari in the East becomes as prominent as Mumbai in the West. Shri Modi envisioned equal opportunities in Gaya as in Gurugram, industrial growth in Patna akin to Pune, and development in Santhal Pargana comparable to Surat. He expressed hope that tourism in Jalpaiguri and Jajpur would set new records like Jaipur, and that the people of Birbhum would progress like those in Bengaluru.
“To advance Eastern India, Bihar must be transformed into a developed state”, emphasised Shri Modi, stating that rapid progress in Bihar is possible today because both the Centre and the State have governments committed to Bihar’s development. He cited data to illustrate the contrast in support: during the 10 years of the previous governments when they were in power at the Centre, Bihar received only around ₹2 lakh crore, remarking that this was a form of political retaliation against the government led by Shri Nitish Kumar. The Prime Minister asserted that after coming to power in 2014, his government ended this politics of vendetta against Bihar, stressing that under their rule over the past 10 years, nearly ₹9 lakh crore has been allocated for Bihar’s development. He pointed out that this is four times more than what was provided under previous dispensation, affirming that this funding is being utilized for public welfare and development projects across Bihar.
Underscoring the importance of today’s generation in understanding the despair Bihar faced two decades ago, Shri Modi stated that under the rule of previous governments, development was stalled and it was nearly impossible for funds meant for the poor to reach them. He criticized the then leadership for being focused solely on looting money meant for the poor. The Prime Minister praised the resilience of Bihar’s people, calling it a land where the impossible is made possible. He commended the public for liberating Bihar from the shackles of previous dispensation, enabling direct delivery of welfare schemes to the poor. Shri Modi also highlighted that over the past 11 years, more than 4 crore houses have been built under the PM Awas Yojana across the country, with nearly 60 lakh constructed in Bihar alone. He noted that this figure surpasses the total population of countries like Norway, New Zealand, and Singapore. “In Motihari district alone, around 3 lakh families have received pucca houses, and the count continues to grow rapidly. Over 12,000 families in the region have received the keys to their new homes today”, said Shri Modi. Additionally, more than 40,000 poor families have received funds in their bank accounts to build pucca houses, with the majority belonging to Dalit, Mahadalit, and backward communities. The Prime Minister remarked that under previous government rule, it was unimaginable for the poor to receive such housing. He recalled that during their tenure, people feared even painting their homes, worried that landlords would be targeted. He asserted that leaders from the erstwhile ruling party could never have provided pucca houses to the people.
Crediting Bihar’s progress to the strength and determination of its mothers and sisters, Shri Modi stated that women in Bihar clearly understand the significance of every step taken by their government. He acknowledged the large presence of women at the event and recalled the days when they had to hide even ₹10, lacking access to bank accounts, and were denied entry into banks. The Prime Minister affirmed his understanding of the dignity of the poor and recounted how he questioned banks on why their doors were closed to the underprivileged. He highlighted the massive campaign launched to open Jan Dhan accounts, which greatly benefited women, with approximately 3.5 crore women in Bihar now having Jan Dhan accounts. Shri Modi emphasized that government scheme funds are now being transferred directly into these accounts. He further mentioned that the Bihar government, under Shri Nitish Kumar, recently increased the monthly pension for the elderly, differently-abled, and widowed mothers from ₹400 to ₹1,100. The Prime Minister pointed out that this money is being deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. He further stated that in the past one and a half months alone, over 24,000 self-help groups in Bihar have received more than ₹1,000 crore in assistance, attributing this success to the financial empowerment provided by Jan Dhan accounts held by mothers and sisters.
Underlining the powerful outcomes of women empowerment initiatives, noting the rising number of ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across the country and in Bihar, the Prime Minister stated that the national goal is to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, and so far, 1.5 crore women have achieved this milestone. He emphasized that over 20 lakh women in Bihar have become Lakhpati Didis, with more than 80,000 women in Champaran alone joining self-help groups to reach this status. Shri Modi announced the release of ₹400 crore as a Community Investment Fund, aimed at strengthening the power of Nari Shakti. He praised the “Jeevika Didi” scheme launched by Shri Nitish Kumar, which has paved the way for lakhs of women in Bihar to become self-reliant.
Reiterating their party’s vision: ‘Bihar’s progress is essential for India’s progress’, Shri Modi emphasized that Bihar will advance only when its youth move forward. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a prosperous Bihar and employment for every youth. The Prime Minister stated that significant efforts have been made in recent years to create employment opportunities within Bihar itself, commending Shri Nitish Kumar’s government for appointing lakhs of youth in government roles with full transparency. He noted that new resolutions have been taken by Bihar Chief Minister to further employment for Bihar’s youth, and assured that the Central Government is fully supporting these efforts shoulder to shoulder.
The Prime Minister announced that the Central Government has recently approved a major scheme aimed at supporting first-time job seekers in the private sector. Under this scheme, youth receiving their first appointment in a private company will be granted ₹15,000 by the Central Government. He stated that the scheme will be implemented starting August 1 and will involve an expenditure of ₹1 lakh crore by the Centre, emphasising that this initiative will significantly benefit the youth of Bihar. Shri Modi also highlighted efforts to promote self-employment in Bihar through schemes like the Mudra Yojana. He noted that in the past two months alone, lakhs of loans have been disbursed under the Mudra Yojana in Bihar, adding that in Champaran specifically, 60,000 youth have received Mudra loans to support their self-employment ventures.
Asserting that leaders from other parties can never provide employment, especially those who, under the guise of offering jobs, seize people’s land, Shri Modi urged the public to remember the contrast between the era of lanterns and today’s Bihar, illuminated by new hopes. He credited this transformation to Bihar’s journey with their coalition government, affirming that Bihar’s resolve remains firm and unwavering in its support for the coalition
The Prime Minister highlighted the decisive action taken against Naxalism in recent years, which has greatly benefited the youth of Bihar. He stated that districts like Champaran, Aurangabad, Gaya, and Jamui—once held back by Maoist influence—are now witnessing the decline of extremism. He emphasized that in areas once overshadowed by Maoist violence, youth are now dreaming big, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completely freeing India from the grip of Naxalism.
“This is a new India—an India that spares no effort in punishing the enemies, mobilizing forces from both land and sky”, declared Shri Modi, recalling that it was from the soil of Bihar that he had resolved to launch Operation Sindoor. He affirmed that today, the success of that operation is being witnessed by the entire world.
The Prime Minister affirmed that Bihar lacks neither capability nor resources and today, Bihar’s resources are becoming instruments of its progress. He highlighted the rise in makhana prices following efforts by their government, attributing it to the integration of makhana farmers with larger markets. He also mentioned the formation of a Makhana Board to further support this sector. Shri Modi listed several key products—banana, litchi, Mircha rice, Katarni rice, Zardalu mango, and Maghai paan—as examples of Bihar’s agricultural richness. He emphasized that these and many other products will connect Bihar’s farmers and youth to global markets.
Stating that increasing farmers’ produce and income is a top priority for the government, Shri Modi highlighted that under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, approximately ₹3.5 lakh crore has been disbursed to farmers across the country. He noted that in Motihari alone, over 5 lakh farmers have received more than ₹1,500 crore through this scheme.
The Prime Minister affirmed that the government does not stop at slogans or promises,it delivers through action. He emphasized that when their Government says it works for the backward and extremely backward communities, this commitment is reflected in its policies and decisions. He stated that their mission is clear: priority to every backward individual, whether it is backward regions or backward classes, they remain central to the government’s priorities. Shri Modi pointed out that for decades, over 110 districts were labeled as backward and neglected and their government prioritized these districts by designating them as aspirational districts and driving their development. The Prime Minister noted that even India’s border villages were long considered “last villages” and left behind, but the government redefined them as “first villages” and prioritized their development. He highlighted that the OBC community had long demanded constitutional status for the OBC Commission—a demand fulfilled by their coalition government. Shri Modi mentioned the launch of the Janman Yojana for the most marginalized among tribal communities, with ₹25,000 crore being allocated for their development. The Prime Minister announced a new major initiative aligned with this vision: the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, recently approved by the Union Cabinet. Under this scheme, 100 districts,agriculturally rich in potential but lagging in productivity and farmer income will be identified and prioritized. He stated that farmers in these districts will receive targeted support under the scheme. He emphasized that this will directly benefit nearly 1.75 crore farmers across the country, with a significant share belonging to Bihar.
Highlighting the inauguration and foundation laying of railway and road projects worth thousands of crores, Shri Modi stated that these projects will significantly enhance convenience for the people of Bihar. He also flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express on four different routes across the country. The Prime Minister also highlighted that the Amrit Bharat Express will now run directly from Motihari-Bapudham to Anand Vihar, Delhi, mentioning that the Motihari railway station is being redeveloped with modern facilities and a new look. He added that the doubling of the Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj rail line will greatly improve travel convenience on this route.
Emphasizing Champaran’s deep connection with India’s faith and cultural heritage, Shri Modi stated that the Ram-Janaki Path will pass through Motihari’s Sattarghat, Kesariya, Chakia, and Madhuban. He highlighted that the new railway line being developed from Sitamarhi to Ayodhya will enable devotees from Champaran to travel to Ayodhya for darshan. He remarked that these initiatives will significantly enhance connectivity in Bihar and generate new employment opportunities in the region.
The Prime Minister criticised the previous governments for having long engaged in politics in the name of the poor, Dalits, backward classes, and tribal communities and that they not only deny equal rights but also fail to show respect to those outside their own families. He asserted that Bihar is witnessing their arrogance clearly today. Calling out for protecting Bihar from their malicious intent, Shri Modi praised the dedicated efforts of the current Bihar Government and urged everyone to collectively accelerate Bihar’s development and move toward a brighter future. He concluded by calling for a shared resolve to build a new Bihar and congratulated the people for the development projects inaugurated today.
The Governor of Bihar, Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar, Union Ministers Shri Jitan Ram Manji, Shri Giriraj Singh, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Shri Chirag Paswan, Shri Ramnath Thakur, Shri Nityanand Rai, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary were present among other dignitaries at the event.
Background
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation development projects catering to Rail, Road, Rural Development, Fisheries, Electronics and Information Technology sectors.
In line with his commitment to boost connectivity and infrastructure, Prime Minister dedicated to the nation multiple rail projects. It includes automatic signalling between Samastipur-Bachhwara rail line that will enable efficient train operations in this section. Doubling of Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur rail line part of Darbhanga-Samastipur doubling project worth over Rs 580 crore that will enhance the capacity of train operations and reduce delays.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for multiple rail projects. Rail projects include development of infrastructure for maintenance of Vande Bharat trains at Patliputra. Automatic signalling on Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin rail line (114 km) to enable streamlined train operations. Upgradation of traction system in Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin section to enable higher train speeds by strengthening the traction system infrastructure and optimising energy efficiency. Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj rail line doubling project worth around Rs 4,080 crore to increase sectional capacity, enable operation of more passenger and freight trains, strengthen connectivity between North Bihar and the rest of the country.
In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for 4-laning of Ara bypass of NH-319 that connects Ara-Mohania NH-319 and Patna-Buxar NH-922 providing seamless connectivity and reducing travel time.
Prime Minister also inaugurated the 4-lane Parariya to Mohania section of NH-319, worth over Rs 820 crore, part of NH-319 which connects Ara Town to NH-02 (Golden Quadrilateral) that will improve freight and passenger movement. Among others, a 2-lane with paved shoulder from Sarwan to Chakai of NH-333C which will facilitate the movement of goods and people and act as a key link between Bihar and Jharkhand.
Prime Minister inaugurated New Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility at Darbhanga and State of the art Incubation Facility of STPI at Patna for promoting IT/ITES/ESDM Industry and Startups. These facilities will help in boosting IT software and service exports. It will also nurture the tech startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, encourage innovation, IPR and product development.
In a major step towards strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Bihar, Prime Minister inaugurated a series of fisheries development projects sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This will mark the launch of modern fisheries infrastructure including new fish hatcheries, biofloc units, ornamental fish farming, integrated aquaculture units, and fish feed mills across various districts in Bihar. Aquaculture projects will help in generating employment opportunities, enhance fish production, promote entrepreneurship, and accelerate socio-economic development in rural areas of Bihar.
In line with his vision of a future-ready railway network, Prime Minister
flagged off four new Amrit Bharat trains between Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) to New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari to Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), Darbhanga to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) and Malda Town to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) via Bhagalpur improving connectivity in the region.
Prime Minister also released Rs 400 crore to around 61,500 Self-Help Groups in Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). With a special focus on women-led development, over 10 crore women have been connected to Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Prime Minister also handed over keys to some beneficiaries as a part of Griha Pravesh of 12,000 beneficiaries and released over Rs 160 crore to 40,000 beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin.
======================================================================================================
3.###PM’s address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar: 18 Jul, 2025.///
===================================================================================================
VIDEO: PM Narendra Modi's address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar
.jpg)
PM’s address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
In this sacred month of Sawan, I bow at the feet of Baba Someshwarnath and seek his blessings, so that all the people of Bihar may be blessed with happiness and prosperity.
Hon’ble Governor of Bihar, Shri Arif Mohammed Khan ji; the popular Chief Minister of the State, Shri Nitish Kumar ji; my Cabinet colleagues —Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi ji, Shri Giriraj Singh ji, Shri Lalan Singh ji, Shri Chirag Paswan ji, Shri Ramnath Thakur ji, Shri Nityanand Rai ji, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey ji, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary ji; Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary ji and Shri Vijay Sinha ji; my fellow Parliamentarians; senior leader from Bihar, Shri Upendra Kushwaha ji; state President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Bihar, Shri Dilip Jaiswal ji; the Ministers present; elected representatives; and my brothers and sisters of Bihar!
Thanks to Radha Mohan Singh ji, I often get the opportunity to visit Champaran.This is the land of Champaran—a land that has made history. During the freedom struggle, this land gave a new direction to Mahatma Gandhi. Now, the same land will inspire a new future for Bihar.
Today, projects worth more than Rs 7,000 crore have been inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you, and to all the people of Bihar, for these development initiatives. Here, a young man has come with a complete model of the Ram Temple—what a magnificent creation! I believe he wishes to present it to me. I would like to request my SPG personnel to ensure that he writes his name and address underneath it. I will write a letter to you. Did you make this? Yes? Then kindly hand it over to my SPG personnel when they arrive—you will certainly receive a letter from me. I am deeply grateful to you. In a place where the daily remembrance of Sita Mata is part of the cultural fabric, you are presenting me with a beautiful model of the grand temple of Ayodhya. I am truly thankful to you, young man.
Friends,
In the 21st century, the world is advancing at a rapid pace. Once, power was concentrated in the hands of Western nations, but now, the influence and participation of Eastern nations are growing. Eastern nations are embracing a new momentum of development. Just as Eastern countries are progressing globally, this era in Bharat belongs to our Eastern states. It is our firm resolve that, in the times to come, just as Mumbai represents Western India, Motihari will represent the East. Just as Gurugram offers opportunities, so too shall Gaya. Like Pune, Patna shall witness industrial development. Just as Surat has seen growth, so too shall Santhal Pargana. Let tourism in Jalpaiguri and Jajpur reach new heights like Jaipur. And may the people of Birbhum advance as Bengaluru has.
Brothers and sisters,
To ensure the rise of Eastern Bharat, we must make Bihar a developed state. Today, the pace of development in Bihar is rapid because both the Centre and the State have governments dedicated to Bihar’s progress. Let me share a statistic with you. During the 10 years of UPA rule, when Congress and RJD were in power at the Centre, Bihar received only around Rs 2 lakh crore. That is, over 10 years, approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. Clearly, they were punishing Nitish ji’s government, punishing Bihar. In 2014, when you gave me the opportunity to serve at the Centre, I put an end to this old politics of vengeance against Bihar. Over the past 10 years, under the NDA government, the funds allocated for Bihar’s development have increased manifold. Just now, Samrat Choudhary ji was sharing those figures—funds amounting to several lakh crore rupees have been provided.
Friends,
This means that compared to the Congress-RJD era, our government has given Bihar several times more financial support. These funds are being used for public welfare and development projects across the state.
Friends,
It is essential for today’s generation to understand the state of despair Bihar was in two decades ago. Under the rule of RJD and Congress, development had come to a standstill. The funds meant for the poor never reached them. Those in power were primarily concerned with how to loot the rights and entitlements of the poor. But Bihar is the land of bravehearts—those who make the impossible possible, the land of tireless workers. You liberated this land from the shackles of RJD and Congress. You made the impossible possible. As a result, welfare schemes are now directly reaching the poor in Bihar. In the past 11 years, over four crore houses have been built for the poor across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Of these, nearly 60 lakh homes have been constructed in Bihar alone for the poor. That means we have provided pucca houses to more people in Bihar than the entire population of countries like Norway, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Let me give you another example—right here in our own Motihari district, nearly 3 lakh poor families have received pucca houses. And the count continues to rise rapidly. Even today, over 12,000 families here have had the good fortune of moving into their own pucca houses. More than 40,000 poor families have received direct financial assistance in their bank accounts for constructing their homes. Most of these beneficiaries are my brothers and sisters from the Dalit, Mahadalit, and backward families. You are well aware that under the rule of RJD and Congress, it was unimaginable for the poor to get pucca houses. Under their regime, people were afraid even to paint or renovate their homes, fearing they might be harassed or evicted. Those under RJD could never have given you a pucca house.
Friends,
Today, as Bihar moves forward, mothers and sisters of the state are the greatest strength behind this progress. As I observed earlier today, lakhs of women were blessing us—it was a heart-touching sight. The mothers and sisters of Bihar, the women of this land, fully understand the significance of every step being taken by the NDA. Just recall—there was a time when even if you had ten rupees, you had to hide it. You had no bank accounts, nor was anyone allowed to enter banks. Only Modi understands what self-respect means for the poor. Modi asked the banks—how can you not open your doors for the poor? We launched a massive campaign and opened Jan Dhan accounts. This initiative greatly benefitted the women from the poor families. In Bihar alone, approximately 3.5 crore Jan Dhan accounts were opened for women. After that, the money from government schemes began to be transferred directly into these accounts. Just a few days ago, my friend Nitish ji’s government, as he also just announced, increased the pension amount for the elderly, differently-abled, and widowed mothers from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 per month. This money too will be deposited directly into your bank accounts. In just the last 1.5 months, assistance worth more than Rs 1,000 crore has been sent to over 24,000 self-help groups in Bihar. This has been possible only because our mothers and sisters now possess the power of Jan Dhan accounts.
Friends,
The results of these efforts towards women’s empowerment are clearly visible. Across the country, and in Bihar too, the number of “Lakhpati Didis” is steadily rising. Our target is to make 3 crore women as ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in Bharat. So far, 1.5 crore women have achieved this milestone. In Bihar too, over 20 lakh women have become “Lakhpati Didis.” Right here in Champaran, more than 80,000 women have joined self-help groups and become “Lakhpati Didis.”
Friends,
Today, a Community Investment Fund of Rs 400 crore has also been disbursed here. This fund will help strengthen the power of women. The ‘Jeevika Didi’ scheme introduced by Nitish ji has paved the way for lakhs of women in Bihar to become self-reliant.
Friends,
The vision of the BJP and NDA is clear—Bharat will move forward only when Bihar progresses. And Bihar will move forward only when the youth of Bihar progress. Our resolve is clear—A prosperous Bihar, with employment for every youth! To ensure that the youth of Bihar find ample employment opportunities within the state itself, significant work has been undertaken over the past years. Nitish ji’s government has provided employment to lakhs of young people in government jobs with complete transparency. Nitish ji has recently made fresh resolutions for employment opportunities for the youth of Bihar, and the Central Government is working shoulder to shoulder with him.
Friends,
A few days ago, the Central Government approved a major scheme. Under this initiative, any young person receiving their first employment opportunity in a private company will be given Rs 15,000 from the Central Government. This scheme is set to be implemented from 1st August. The Central Government plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in this programme—to provide new jobs to new youngsters. Bihar’s youth will also greatly benefit from this initiative.
Friends,
To promote self-employment in Bihar, schemes like the MUDRA Yojana are being accelerated. In just the past two months, lakhs of loans have been distributed in Bihar under this scheme. Right here in Champaran, 60,000 youngsters have received MUDRA loans for self-employment.
Friends,
Those in RJD can never provide you with employment—the very people who, in the name of giving you jobs, would take your land and register it in their own names. Never forget—on one hand, the Bihar of the lantern era, and on the other this Bihar lit with the flame of new hope. This journey has been made possible by walking hand in hand with the NDA. That is why Bihar’s resolve is unwavering—With the NDA, at every moment!
Friends,
In recent years, the firm crackdown on Naxalism in Bihar has paved the way for a better and more secure future for the state’s youth. Maoism, which held back districts like Champaran, Aurangabad, Gaya ji, and Jamui for many years, is now breathing its last. The dark shadow of Maoism that once loomed over these regions has lifted, and today, the youth of these areas are dreaming big. It is our firm resolve to completely rid Bharat of Naxalism.
Friends,
This is a new Bharat—one that spares no effort, leaving no stone unturned to bring justice to the enemies of Bharat Mata. From this very soil of Bihar, I had resolved to launch ‘Operation Sindoor’, and today, the entire world is witnessing its success.
Friends,
Bihar lacks neither potential nor resources. Today, these resources are becoming the driving force of Bihar’s progress. Just look at how, thanks to the NDA government’s efforts, the price of makhana has significantly increased—because we connected the makhana farmers here to larger markets. We are establishing a Makhana Board. Banana, litchi, Marcha rice, Katarni rice, Zardalu mangoes, Magahi paan—these and many other products will now connect the farmers and youth of Bihar to global markets.
Brothers and sisters,
Enhancing agricultural produce and increasing farmers’ incomes is our top priority. Under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, approximately Rs 3.5 lakh crore has already been provided to farmers. Here in Motihari alone, more than 5 lakh farmers have received over Rs 1,500 crore.
Friends,
We do not stop at slogans, nor do we limit ourselves to promises—we deliver through action. When we say that we are continuously working for the backward and most backward sections, this is clearly reflected in both our policies and our decisions. The mission of the NDA government is—priority to every backward section! Whether it be backward regions or socially backward classes, they are our government’s foremost priority. For decades, more than 110 districts in our country were labelled as ‘backward’ and left to their fate. We, however, prioritised these districts—not calling them backward but renaming them Aspirational Districts and driving their development. That is, ‘priority to the backward’. Even our border villages were long regarded as the last villages and thus neglected. We changed this mindset—giving priority to the development of these so-called ‘last villages’, and redefined them instead as the ‘first villages’ of the country. Once again, ‘priority to the backward’. Our OBC community had been demanding constitutional status for the OBC Commission for decades. It was our government that fulfilled this demand. Among our tribal communities as well, we identified and prioritised those who were most marginalised through the JANMAN scheme, and Rs 25,000 crore is now being spent for their development. That is why I say—those who are backward are our priority.
And in line with this very vision, another major scheme has just been launched. Two days ago, the Union Cabinet approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana’. Under this scheme, 100 of the most agriculturally backward districts will be identified. These are districts that hold immense agricultural potential but still lag behind in productivity and farmer income. These districts will be prioritised and supported under this scheme. That is, ‘priority to the backward’—and nearly 1.75 crore farmers across the country will directly benefit from it. A very large number of these beneficiaries will be my farmer brothers and sisters from Bihar.
Friends,
Today, railway and road projects worth thousands of crores of rupees have been inaugurated and had their foundation stones laid. These projects will greatly benefit the people of Bihar. Across various routes in the country, the Amrit Bharat Express has been flagged off. A direct Amrit Bharat Express will now also run from Motihari-Bapudham to Anand Vihar, Delhi. The Motihari railway station too is being redeveloped with a new look and enhanced facilities. The doubling of the Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj rail line will provide a lot of convenience to passengers on this route.
Friends,
The land of Champaran is also deeply connected to our Spirituality and culture. The Ram-Janaki Path passes through Sattarghat, Kesariya, Chakia, and Madhuban in Motihari. The new railway line being constructed from Sitamarhi to Ayodhya will enable devotees from Champaran to travel to Ayodhya for darshan. The greatest benefit of all these efforts is the improved connectivity in Bihar, which will also generate new employment opportunities.
Friends,
Congress and RJD have long practised politics in the name of the poor, Dalits, backward classes, and tribal communities. But far from granting equal rights, they do not even extend respect to those outside their own families. Their arrogance is now plain for all of Bihar to see. We must protect Bihar from their ill intentions. The team of Nitish ji, the BJP team, and the entire NDA have worked tirelessly here for many years. Distinguished figures like Shri Chandra Mohan Rai ji have guided us along the way. Together, we must accelerate these efforts for Bihar’s development. Together, we must move towards a brighter future for Bihar. Let us take a pledge—Banayenge Naya Bihar, Phir Ekbar NDA Sarkar (We will build a new Bihar, once again with the NDA government!)
With this, I once again extend my hearty congratulations to you all for today’s development projects. Now, with both hands raised high, say with full strength—
Bharat Mata ki Jai!
Bharat Mata ki Jai!
Bharat Mata ki Jai!
Thank you very much.
==================================================================================================
JAI HIND
JAI BHARATHAM
VANTE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAI.
=======================================================================================================
Comments
Post a Comment