Madhubani: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 affirmed that Bharat will make every effort to identify, trace and punish terrorists and their backers who killed 26 tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing a public gathering in Bihar’s Madhubani district, the PM emphasised that Bharat’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism.
“Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to make sure that justice is done. The entire nation is one in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us,” said the PM.
#WATCH | On Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi says, "Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism.… pic.twitter.com/8SPHOAJIi2
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2025
Earlier the PM along with other leaders observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who were killed in the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
Following the tribute, the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Bihar’s Madhubani district. The Prime Minister is participating in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day and presented National Panchayat Awards, recognising and incentivising best-performing Panchayats on the occasion.
“Today, on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day, the entire country is connected with Mithila and Bihar. Today, the foundation stone and inauguration of projects worth thousands of crores of rupees related to the development of the country and Bihar have been laid here. These various works related to electricity, railways and infrastructure will create new employment opportunities in Bihar, added PM Modi.
#WATCH | Addressing a public meeting in Bihar's Madhubani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day, the entire country is connected with Mithila and Bihar. Today, the foundation stone and inauguration of projects worth thousands of crores… pic.twitter.com/hGOLIwwYiU
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2025
The Prime Minister during the event also laid the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant with a rail unloading facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District of Bihar worth around Rs 340 crore. This will help in streamlining the supply chain and improving the efficiency of bulk LPG transportation.
Boosting power infrastructure in the region, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 1,170 crore and also inaugurated multiple projects worth over Rs 5,030 crore in the power sector in Bihar under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.
To boost rail connectivity across the nation, the Prime Minister flagged off Amrit Bharat Express between Saharsa and Mumbai, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna and trains between Pipra and Saharsa and Saharsa and Samastipur.
He also inaugurated the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two 2-lane Rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He dedicated the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. These projects will improve connectivity and lead to the overall socio-economic development of the region.
He handed over keys to some beneficiaries, marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Bihar.
The Prime Minister also distributed benefits of around Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh SHGs from Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM).
PM Modi also handed over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of PMAY-Gramin and released installments to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the country. (With inputs from ANI)
