• By Raju Kumar
  • Thu, 29 May 2025 03:55 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

PM Modi Bengal Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the critical role of West Bengal in India's journey toward becoming a 'Viksit Rashtra'. The prime minister said the dream of a 'Viksit Bharat' cannot be realised without the progress of West Bengal.

While addressing a large public gathering in Alipurduar, he asserted, "West Bengal needs relief from the politics of violence, riots, appeasement, scams, and atrocities against women. The BJP's development model is in front of West Bengal today. I want the BJP workers in West Bengal to be well prepared. We have a huge challenge in front us - how to restore the faith of the people of West Bengal in democracy. We have to guarantee safety, facilities, and prosperity to the families of West Bengal. We have to restore West Bengal back to its former glory..."

PM Modi said, "The land of Alipurduar is connected not just by borders but by cultures. On one side lies the border with Bhutan, and on the other, Assam. One side holds the heritage of Jalpaiguri; the other, the pride of Cooch Behar. Today, I am honoured to meet all of you in this prosperous region."

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of City Gas Distribution Project

PM Modi laid foundation stone of City Gas Distribution project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts on Thursday. The project, worth over Rs 1,010 crore, aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to more than 2.5 Lakh households, over 100 commercial establishments, and industries, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to vehicular traffic by establishing around 19 CNG stations in line with the Minimum Work Program (MWP) targets stipulated by the Government.

Speaking at the event, PM Modi said India has made unprecedented progress in the energy sector in the last few years,

"Today, our country is rapidly progressing towards an energy-based economy. The city gas distribution network has reached more than 5,520 districts. CNG has brought a change in transportation, too. Pollution is lessening. So people's health is improving, and the burden on their pockets is alleviating. More than 31 crore people in the country today have LPG connections. The dream of distributing gas to every household is getting fulfilled now. For this, our government has strengthened the gas distribution network in every corner of the world," he said.

"All of you are familiar with Urja Ganga Gas Pipeline Project. This project is a revolutionary step in the gas based economy. Under this policy, gas pipeline has been connected to eastern India... With all these efforts of the Indian government, new employment opportunities are also being generated. Gas based industries have also got a boost from this. Now we are moving towards an India where energy is cheap, clean and easily available to all," he added.
(With Agencies inputs)

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