Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to speak at a significant political gathering at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground as the BJP wraps up its Parivartan Yatra in West Bengal before the state’s Legislative Assembly election. The BJP’s state unit anticipates a large turnout at the event, with attendees coming from various parts of the state to listen to the Prime Minister. Security measures, including the deployment of numerous police officers and traffic restrictions, have been put in place to handle the crowd and ensure safety.
PM Modi’s visit will involve the inauguration and commencement of infrastructure and connectivity ventures worth approximately Rs 18,680 crore, with a focus on national highway enhancements valued at about Rs 16,990 crore covering over 420 kilometers of road projects. These endeavors aim to enhance road safety, alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and enhance regional connectivity and economic progress in eastern India.
A key project among these initiatives is the 231-km Kharagpur–Morgram Economic Corridor, which will be transformed into a four-lane highway. This corridor is expected to shorten the distance between Kharagpur and Siliguri by roughly 120 km, thereby cutting travel time by about eight hours. Additionally, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Dubrajpur Bypass on NH-14 and new bridges over the Kangshabati and Silabati rivers to further bolster highway connectivity in the area.
Raju Banerjee, the BJP West Bengal vice-president, mentioned that the organizational arrangements for the rally are progressing swiftly. However, he refrained from disclosing the exact number of stages being erected at the venue, citing security reasons. Earlier in the day, PM Modi is slated to participate in events in Silchar, Assam, before heading to Kolkata for the rally and other commitments in West Bengal.
