Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar, including railways, power, and LPG infrastructure.
• The visit coincides with National Panchayati Raj Day, where Modi will address panchayats, confer the 2025 National Panchayat Awards, and highlight the importance of rural self-governance.
• New train services, including the Amrit Bharat Express and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, will be flagged off to enhance connectivity and economic development in the region.
• The Prime Minister canceled his Kanpur visit in solidarity with victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, including a Kanpur resident.
• Security has been intensified across Bihar, particularly in border areas, due to concerns over sleeper cell activity and the recent terror attack.