PM Narendra Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development works worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Siwan, Bihar

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Siwan, Bihar today. Extending greetings to all present, the Prime Minister paid respects to Baba Mahendra Nath and Baba Hans Nath, and invoked the sacred presence of Sohgara Dham. He also offered salutations to Maa Thawe Bhawani and Maa Ambika Bhawani. The Prime Minister honored the memory of the nation's first President, Desh Ratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan.

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Describing Siwan as an inspiring land in India’s freedom struggle, Modi underlined that this land has empowered the nation’s democracy and strengthened the Constitution. He highlighted that Siwan gave the country a great son in Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who played a pivotal role in both drafting the Constitution and guiding the country’s direction. The Prime Minister further acknowledged Siwan’s contribution in the form of great social reformer Braj Kishore Prasad, who dedicated his life to the cause of women’s empowerment.

Modi expressed happiness that the mission of such great souls is being advanced with strong resolve by the Union and State government. He stated that today’s programme is a part of these continued efforts. The Prime Minister announced that projects worth thousands of crores of rupees were inaugurated and foundation stones laid from the same platform, emphasising that these developmental initiatives will lead Bihar toward a brighter future and contribute to building a prosperous state. Modi remarked that the projects will play a major role in the growth of regions like Siwan, Sasaram, Buxar, Motihari, Bettiah, and Arrah. He highlighted that these initiatives will ease the lives of the poor, the deprived, Dalits, Mahadalits, backward and extremely backward communities and extended warm congratulations to the people of Bihar for these projects.