PM Modi rally Bengal and Assam marks a key political and development-focused visit ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his tour on Saturday, promising major infrastructure projects in both states.
In West Bengal, the Prime Minister reached Ranaghat in Nadia district around 11:15 am.
He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for national highway projects worth nearly ₹3,200 crore.
These included a 66.7-kilometre four-lane stretch of NH-34 between Barajaguli and Krishnanagar.
He also laid the foundation stone for a 17.6-kilometre four-lane section between Barasat and Barajaguli.
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari attended the event.
Officials said these projects will strengthen road connectivity between Kolkata and Siliguri.
Travel time on the route is expected to reduce by almost two hours.
This rally marked PM Modi’s first visit to Bengal after the BJP’s strong Bihar performance.
The choice of Nadia is significant due to the large Matua and refugee population in the region.
Later in the day, PM Modi arrived in Guwahati for a two-day Assam visit.
He unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated a new airport terminal built at a cost of ₹4,000 crore.
During the Assam tour, projects worth over ₹1,600 crore will be launched.
