- PM Modi inaugurates ₹1,400 crore modern terminal at Patna airport.
- Launches ₹48,520 crore worth of development projects in poll-bound Bihar.
- Political storm erupts as Telangana CM Revanth Reddy questions Modi on national security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar to inaugurate the newly constructed terminal at Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport.
While Modi was reinforcing the NDA’s development agenda in Bihar, political controversy flared up in Telangana. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy questioned Modi’s military decisions, particularly regarding Rafale jets and Operation Sindoor.
Airport, Ambitions, and Accusations: Modi’s Bihar Visit Sparks Development Drive and Political Firestorm
The new terminal at Patna airport is part of a broader effort to modernize regional aviation infrastructure. With expanded passenger capacity and improved design, the terminal is expected to ease congestion and boost tourism and business in Bihar.
In Karakat, Modi announced development projects exceeding ₹48,000 crore, the most significant being the Stage-II expansion of the Nabinagar thermal power plant. Other initiatives include new bridges and multilane highways that promise to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.
Meanwhile, in a rally in Hyderabad, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accused Modi of failing to fulfill bold national security promises, including actions against Pakistan and reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. His remarks were met with sharp criticism from the BJP, which defended the Prime Minister’s decisions and condemned Reddy’s tone.
This political clash underscores the stakes in upcoming elections, with the BJP showcasing infrastructure achievements and the opposition raising questions on strategic and national issues. The mix of governance and aggressive rhetoric paints a vivid picture of India’s current political landscape.
As Bihar embraces new infrastructure, the accompanying political tensions highlight how development and defense are becoming central narratives in India’s road to elections.
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