Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, arrives in Bulandshahr to unveil a comprehensive development agenda, inaugurating projects worth over Rs 19,100 crores and emphasising a blend of faith and progress in the aftermath of the Ayodhya events.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects exceeding Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr. PM Modi remarked, "This region gave us Kalyan Singh, who dedicated his life to 'Ram Kaaj' and 'Rashtra Kaaj'." Expanding on the theme of national development, he added, "In Ayodhya, I said 'pran pratishtha' has been completed, now it is time to take 'rashtra pratishtha' to new heights."
Highlighting the neglect of Uttar Pradesh in the past, PM Modi noted, "For decades after Independence, development was confined to a few regions; a big part of the country remained deprived." He emphasised the transformative impact of the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh, stating, "When its biggest state is weak, how can the country be powerful; since the formation of the double-engine government in UP, development has gathered pace."
Addressing the inauguration program in Bulandshahr, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, "Three days ago, the whole country and world witnessed the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya. But today, citizens of Bulandshahr will get PM Modi's guidance and inauguration of welfare projects worth more than Rs 21,000 crore."
This came shortly after the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol. The Prime Minister is expected to blend elements of faith and development in his pitch for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has reviewed preparations for the rally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a 173 km-long double-line electrified section between New Khurja and New Rewari on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) by flagging off goods trains from both stations via video conferencing in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing the inauguration event of multiple public welfare development projects valued at over Rs 21,000 crore in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the significance of PM Modi's guidance for the citizens, following the recent Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya.
The BJP has organized a two-month-long series of events focusing on the Ram temple to rally party cadre and supporters. Bhupendra Chaudhary, the Uttar Pradesh BJP president, highlighted the importance of the rally, being Modi's first in the state after the Ayodhya event. The party has conducted a fortnight-long public contact drive in West U.P. to ensure a strong turnout.
Bulandshahr, with its diverse population including Lodh Rajputs, Jats, Gujjars, Muslims, and Dalits, has traditionally been a stronghold for the BJP. The party won all seven assembly seats in Bulandshahr in the 2022 elections. The BJP now aims to secure the remaining seats it lost to the SP-BSP alliance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
The opposition, including the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, is also focusing on West U.P. to challenge the BJP's dominance. The BJP plans to counter this with a massive rally, anticipating around five lakh attendees at Navada village in Bulandshahr.
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC): PM Modi will dedicate a 173 km long double line electrified section between New Khurja and New Rewari. This move aims to enhance freight transportation efficiency, marked by the symbolic flagging off of goods trains from both stations.
Railway Connectivity Boost: The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the fourth line connecting the Mathura-Palwal section and the Chipiyana Buzurg-Dadri section. These new lines will significantly improve rail connectivity from the national capital to Southern Western and Eastern India.
Road Development Initiatives: PM Modi will unveil multiple road development projects, including the four-laning of Aligarh to Bhadwas (Package-1, part of Aligarh-Kanpur Section of NH-34), widening of Meerut to Karnal border via Shamli (NH-709A), and four-laning of Shamli-Muzaffarnagar section of NH-709 AD Package-II.
Pipeline Inauguration: Indian Oil's Tundla-Gawaria Pipeline will be inaugurated, facilitating the transportation of petroleum products from Tundla to Gawaria T-Point of the Barauni-Kanpur Pipeline. The project involves pumping facilities at Mathura and Tundla, with delivery facilities at Tundla, Lucknow, and Kanpur.
Industrial Development: The 'Integrated Industrial Township at Greater Noida' (IITGN) is on the list for inauguration, emphasising the government's commitment to industrial growth in the region.
Sewerage Scheme Renovation: PM Modi will also inaugurate the renovated Mathura sewerage scheme, which includes the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) at a cost of approximately ₹460 crore.
According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the inauguration of these developmental projects is scheduled for around 1:45 pm in Bulandshahr. Later in the day, at 5:30 pm, Prime Minister Modi will extend a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur.