These metro routes will connect some of Kolkata's busiest areas, bring a notable reduction in travel time, and strengthen multimodal connectivity, benefiting lakhs of daily commuters. Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today took to X to share a post detailing her contribution to Kolkata's metro expansion on the same day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Kolkata to flag off new services.- ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal today, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several development projects worth around Rs 18,200 crore.
In Bihar, at around 11 am, Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 13,000 crore in Gaya. During this, he will flag off two trains and address the gathering. He will then inaugurate the Auntha-Simaria bridge over the Ganga river. This new 8.15 km long bridge is located on NH-31, which includes a 1.86 km long six-lane bridge costing over Rs 1,870 crore. The bridge connects Mokama in Patna to Begusarai and will improve connectivity by reducing the need for heavy vehicles to take a detour of more than 100 km due to the old dilapidated two-lane rail-road bridge “Rajendra Setu”.
In West Bengal, at around 4:15 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate new Metro train sections in Kolkata and undertake a Metro ride from JC Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Airport. He will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore and address a public meeting.
These new infrastructure facilities will help reduce traffic congestion and enhance connectivity in both states, reflecting the Prime Minister’s continued dedication to infrastructure development.
PM Modi’s Bihar, West Bengal Visit Highlights :
Through video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi flagged off the Sealdah-Esplanade metro service and the Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro service. He also undertook a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back. The Sealdah-Esplanade metro will reduce the travel time between the two points from nearly 40 minutes to only 11 minutes. The Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro section will play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity with the IT hub- ANI
"Today once again I got the opportunity to accelerate development in West Bengal...Everyone is happy that Kolkata's public transport has progressed...I congratulate the people of Kolkata for these development projects," the Prime Minister said- ANI
"Today, when India is moving towards becoming the third largest economy, the role of Dum Dum, Kolkata, increases further... This program is a proof that today's India is working for the development of every city. Green mobility efforts are being made in every city; the number of electric charging points and electric buses is being increased... The metro network is being expanded and everyone is proud that India has the third largest metro network in the world."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple metro railway projects in Kolkata on Friday and emphasised that India now has the third largest metro network in the world. The Prime Minister said the projects showed that the government is working for the development of every city as India is moving towards becoming the third-largest economy. He said the projects reflected the government's commitment to urban development and green mobility.- ANI
#watch | West Bengal | Addressing a public meeting in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...We have seen that even when the Chief Minister is in jail, they run the government. This is a disrespect to the Constitution and democracy. I cannot see this happening... Whether… pic.twitter.com/N6eHxqvJB6
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | West Bengal | Addressing a public meeting in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...It is necessary to elect the BJP in West Bengal to ensure that the benefits of central government schemes reach the people. It is certain that TMC will be removed from power and… pic.twitter.com/ZApm1Rgn4s
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | West Bengal | Addressing a public meeting in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...I have come at a time when preparations for Durga Puja have begun... From Bada Bazar to Park Street, Kolkata is busy preparing and decorating for this festival. When the festival… pic.twitter.com/YtF0bCgKii
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated by party leaders and workers during the public meeting in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/H4xqgiiwqe
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
PM Narendra Modi says, "... The increasing population of illegal immigrants in the country is a matter of concern. In the bordering areas of Bihar, demography is rapidly changing. The NDA government has decided not to let illegal immigrants decide the future of our country. We will not let immigrants take away the jobs meant for the people of Bihar... To tackle this threat, I have proposed to start a demographic mission. This mission will begin its work shortly. We will throw out every immigrant... People of Bihar need to beware of the supporters of these immigrants in the country... Congress and RJD want take away the rights of the people of Bihar and give them to immigrants for appeasement and to increase their vote bank..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "... If a government employee is imprisoned for 50 hours, then he loses his job automatically, be it a driver, a clerk or a peon. But a CM, a Minister, or even a PM can enjoy staying in the government even from jail... Some time ago, we saw how files were being signed from jail and how government orders were given from jail. If leaders have such an attitude, how can we fight corruption... NDA government has brought a law against corruption, and the Prime Minister also comes under its purview..."
PM Narendra Modi says, "A Congress CM had said that he will not let people of Bihar enter his state. No one can forget Congress' hate for the people of Bihar. Despite seeing the Congress' misbehaviour with the people of Bihar, the RJD were in deep sleep... NDA is working hard so that the youth of Bihar can get employment here in their state, so that they get respect and they are able to stay with their parents."
PM Narendra Modi says, "... Remember the condition here during the rule of lantern (RJD). This region was in the clutches of red terror. Cities like Gaya Ji were in darkness during the rule of 'lantern' (RJD)... They had pushed the entire state into darkness. There was no education or employment. So many generations were forced to migrate. RJD considers the people of Bihar only as their vote bank. They want nothing to do with their life, sorrows, or respect."
PM Narendra Modi says, "Bihar is the land of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya. Bihar has stood as the backbone of the country at all times. Every resolve made on this pious land is the strength of the country and doesn't go in vain. When the Pahalgam terror attack happened, I had vowed to reduce the terrorists
#watch | Gaya Ji, Bihar | PM Narendra Modi symbolically hands over keys to a few beneficiaries as part of the Grih Pravesh ceremony of 12,000 rural beneficiaries under PMAY-Gramin and 4,260 beneficiaries under PMAY-Urban.Source: DD pic.twitter.com/GaefIbH7nd
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Gaya Ji, Bihar | PM Narendra Modi flags off two trains. Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and Delhi, and the Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma, which will give a boost to tourism and religious travel across key Buddhist sites in the region.Source: DD pic.twitter.com/IvJLvebVq2
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Gaya Ji, Bihar | PM Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone and inaugurates multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crores for multiple sectors: Power, Road, Health, Urban Development and Water Supply.Source: DD pic.twitter.com/cgmpGJEjc8
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says, "Pension for elderly, persons with disabilities, and widows has been increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. 1.12 crore people will benefit... Free domestic electricity will be provided to everyone... 39 lakh people have been given employment.… pic.twitter.com/arvuMXOkwb
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Bihar: PM Narendra Modi gets a warm welcome on stage as he reaches Gaya Ji to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 13000 crores.Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and CM Nitish Kumar are also present. pic.twitter.com/lzNRcP260z
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
PM Narendra Modi reaches Gaya Ji for a rally. He will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crores for multiple sectors: Power, Road, Health, Urban Development and Water Supply. PM will also inaugurate Aunta – Simaria bridge project on River Ganga enhancing connectivity between North and South Bihar. He will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and Delhi, and the Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma.
#watch | Bihar: PM Narendra Modi reaches Gaya Ji for a rally. He will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crores for multiple sectors: Power, Road, Health, Urban Development and Water Supply. PM will also inaugurate Aunta –… pic.twitter.com/MEboujDw1h
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Purnea, Bihar | On RJD chief Lalu Yadav's tweet on PM Modi's visit to the state today, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain says, " Lalu Yadav is giving an indignified statement. It shows how rattled he is. When PM Modi visits Bihar, all the leaders of the Mahagathbandhan… pic.twitter.com/Pbnq5PridO
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Gaya Ji, Bihar: Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally, Kanti Kumari, an audience member, says, "We are very happy that the Prime Miniser has come to Bodh Gaya and we are happy that through 'Jeevika Didi' we got more than we had ever expected. We never thought we would be… pic.twitter.com/nv81vtU13T
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Gaya Ji, Bihar: Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally, Nisha Bharti, an audience member, says, "We have come to see Modiji and listen to his ideas which he has come to tell us. He is doing good work." pic.twitter.com/FBc6XFYUPE
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
#watch | Patna, Bihar: On PM Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar, Union Minister and LJP- Ramvilas Chief, Chirag Paswan says, "Bihar is a priority for PM Narendra Modi. His visit to Bihar time and again, I think this will be his ninth visit to the state in the last one year. His… pic.twitter.com/ONmOqHiAY7
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2025
যে শহরের উন্নয়নের জন্য আমরা দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ, সেই কলকাতার মানুষের কাছে আসা আমার কাছে সবসময়ই আনন্দের। কলকাতায় আগামীকালের অনুষ্ঠানগুলি মূলত: যোগাযোগ সম্বন্ধীয়। নোয়াপাড়া- জয় হিন্দ বিমানবন্দর, শিয়ালদহ - এসপ্ল্যানেড এবং বেলেঘাটা- হেমন্ত মুখোপাধ্যায় রুটে মেট্রো চলাচলের উদ্বোধন… pic.twitter.com/QoEovsmDVA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 21, 2025
Tomorrow, 22nd August, I will be in Bihar and West Bengal to attend various programmes aimed at boosting the development trajectories of these states. These works will boost commerce, connectivity and ‘Ease of Living.’ https://t.co/OV5XGgX08G
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 21, 2025











