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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
CPI MP writes to Civil Aviation Minister, demands Bihta airport be named after peasant leader Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, demanding that the upcoming Bihta Airport in Bihar be named after legendary peasant leader Swami Sahajanand Saraswati. In his letter, Kumar wrote, 'I write to demand that the Ministry of Civil Aviation to name the upcoming Bihta Airport in Bihar after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, one of the tallest leaders of the peasant movement and the first President of the All India Kisan Sabha.' 'Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was not only a spiritual scholar but also an uncompromising champion of the oppressed peasantry. His leadership in Bihar during the colonial era fundamentally altered the landscape of agrarian politics. He led massive struggles against the exploitative zamindari system and built powerful farmer mobilisations that laid the foundation of the modern Kisan movement in India,' Kumar wrote. 'As a staunch advocate of socialism and a lifelong fighter for justice, his political convictions brought him close to the Communist movement, and he remains a towering figure in India's progressive and agrarian legacy,' he added. The Kerala MP further said that naming the airport after Swami Sahajanand would 'not merely be symbolic--it would be historically and morally befitting. It would honour the legacy of a great son of Bihar who dedicated his life to the upliftment of peasants and rural poor and whose vision still resonates with lakhs of kisans across the country.' 'At a time when the rural and agrarian question is once again at the centre of national discourse, recognising such a figure is not just timely, but necessary. We hope this demand will be met with the seriousness it deserves and that the Ministry will take the appropriate steps to ensure that Swami Sahajanand Saraswati's name and legacy are given the recognition they rightfully deserve,' he added. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Patna Airport and laid the foundation stone for a new civil enclave at Bihta Airport on the city's outskirts. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Days of broken highways, poor railways are now part of history': PM Modi in Bihar takes dig at Lalu Yadav's 'jungle raj'
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Bihar's main opposition party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, and and said that the progress in the state started when the "jungle raj" ended. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing a rally in Bihar's Karakat, said that a new terminal building at Patna Airport, a Greenfield corridor, and new bridges have been inaugurated. "Peace, security, education, and development will now reach every village without any hindrance. Friends, when there is security and peace, only then do new paths of development open up. Here in Bihar, under the leadership of Nitish ji, when the government of jungle raj came to an end, Bihar also started progressing on the path of development," he said. "The days of broken highways, poor railways, and limited flight connectivity are now part of history. Those backward times are behind us. Friends, there was a time when Bihar had only one airport — in Patna. But now, the Darbhanga airport has also started operating. Today, you can get flights from here to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru," PM Modi added. He also talked about several projects that has been launched in Bihar, giving a boost to the state. "For a long time, the people of Bihar had been demanding that the terminal of Patna airport be modernized. That demand has now been fulfilled. Yesterday evening, I had the privilege of inaugurating the new terminal building at Patna Airport. This new terminal can now handle 1 crore (10 million) passengers. An investment of Rs 1,400 crore is also being made in the Bihta Airport. Friends, today a network of four-lane and six-lane roads is being laid across Bihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From Patna to Buxar, from Gaya to Dobhi, from Patna to Bodh Gaya, Patna–Arrah–Sasaram — Greenfield corridors are being built rapidly. New bridges are also being constructed over all the major rivers, including the Ganga, Son, Gandak, and Kosi," he said. Bihar is bracing up for the 2025 state assembly elections. In the upcoming election, BJP and JDU is again back to fight with other parties. There are several speculation that Nitish might not become the chief minister again or possibly he wanted to push his son for this. There are other strong contenders like Tejashvi Yadav and Chirag paswan who can also become the next chief minister.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi unveils ₹48,520 crore infrastructure projects in Bihar ahead of assembly elections
In a major infrastructure push ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections , Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated development projects worth over ₹48,520 crore during his visit to Karakat on Friday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary were also present at the event. The projects, spanning the power, road, and rail sectors, are aimed at accelerating the state's infrastructure and economic growth. Among the key announcements was the foundation stone laying for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project , Stage-II, in Aurangabad district. With an investment of ₹29,930 crore, it is expected to enhance energy security, generate employment, and provide affordable electricity to Bihar and eastern India. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for multiple road projects, including the Four-Laning of Patna–Arrah–Sasaram, Six-Laning of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway , and the construction of a new Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli. He inaugurated the Four-Laning of the Patna–Gaya–Dobhi highway for Rs.5,520 crore and the elevated highway upgrades in Gopalganj highway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a two day visit to Bihar on Thursday advised BJP leaders in Patna to strengthen the party's outreach at the booth level and take its narrative directly to the grassroots. In the rail sector, he dedicated the third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, built at a cost of over Rs.1,330 crore, aimed at decongesting routes and improving freight movement. Additionally, he will be laying the foundation stone for the new Harding Park Station in Patna, which will feature five terminals to improve passenger handling capacity and connectivity in the region. Live Events These announcements are seen as part of a broader strategy to appeal to voters through rapid development, with Bihar's elections drawing closer. A day earlier, on Thursday, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new passenger terminal at Patna Airport, developed at a cost of Rs1,200 crore, with an annual capacity of 1 crore passengers. He also laid the foundation stone for a new civil enclave at Bihta Airport, worth Rs 1,410 crore, which will serve the growing educational hub housing IIT Patna and the proposed NIT Patna campus.
News18
4 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Patna, Inaugurates New International Airport Terminal
Last Updated: Visuals from the event showed the Prime Minister waving to crowds from inside his car, as hundreds of supporters lined the streets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a grand roadshow in Patna, Bihar, amid tight security arrangements. Visuals from the event showed PM Modi waving to crowds from inside his car, as hundreds of supporters lined the streets. People were seen waving the national flag and showering flowers on the Prime Minister's cavalcade, chanting slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. The roadshow began from Aranya Bhawan near Patna Airport and concluded at the state BJP office on Birchand Patel Marg. Following the roadshow, PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Patna Airport and laid the foundation stone for a new civil enclave at Bihta Airport on the outskirts of the city. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu were also present at the ceremony. The new passenger terminal at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna has been built at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore, while the civil enclave at Bihta Airport is set to be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,410 crore. The Prime Minister's two-day visit to the state comes just months ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. According to officials, PM Modi is expected to launch several development projects, address a public rally in Karakat in the Shahabad region, and further boost the NDA's campaign ahead of the upcoming elections. In Rohtas, he will unveil development initiatives worth over Rs 48,520 crore. (With inputs from agencies) First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi inaugurates new terminal of Patna Airport, lays foundation stone for new civil enclave at Bihta airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the new terminal of Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna . The project is worth Rs 1,200 crore and can handle 1 crore passengers annually. He also laid foundation stone for new civil enclave at Bihta Airport, a Rs 1,410 crore project aimed at serving the rapidly expanding educational and residential areas near Patna. The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a road show in the city and will stay overnight before travelling to Karakat and lay the foundation stones for multiple development projects. BJP Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal said Modi's roadshow will start from the Patna airport and will reach the I-T roundabout via Sheikhpura, Patel Bhawan, Rajvanshinagar, Punaichak, Hartali More and high court. After this, Modi will reach the BJP state office. Stages with canopies have been built by various institutions and voluntary organisations at 32 places on the route. Live Events Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
