Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-octane West Bengal visit culminates Saturday at the legendary Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, where he’ll address a mega rally concluding BJP’s Paribortan Yatra ahead of assembly elections.
The air is thick with anticipation as party faithful pour in from across Bengal. Rigorous setup includes numerous stages, with BJP optimistic about unprecedented footfall. Security apparatus is on overdrive: thousands of cops patrol key sectors, traffic diversions are enforced to accommodate the throng.
Parallel to the political fervor, Modi heralds a infra revolution with Rs 18,680 crore worth of initiatives. Core to this are Rs 16,990 crore highway expansions spanning 420 km, targeting safer roads, decongestion, time savings, and igniting growth in eastern India.
Spotlight falls on the 231-km Kharagpur-Morgram four-lane corridor, poised to erase 120 km from Kharagpur-Siliguri paths, slashing commute by eight hours. Modi will also initiate the NH-14 Dubrajpur bypass and bridges spanning Kangshabati and Silabati rivers for seamless links.
BJP West Bengal vice president Raju Banerjee affirmed seamless rally prep, withholding stage specifics per security norms. The PM’s agenda opens in Silchar, Assam, flowing into Bengal’s marquee event.
Modi’s dual thrust of inspiration and investment aims to galvanize voters, cementing BJP’s electoral ambitions in the state.
