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Modi To Unveil Kolkata Metro Extensions and Bihar’s Aunta–Simaria Ganga Bridge Today

The twin visits reflect a connectivity drive tied to a ₹13,000 crore Bihar rollout confirmed by the government.

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Aunta–Simaria Bridge | Image: X
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This will be PM Modi’s 54th visit to Bihar and his seventh this year, according to BJP sources, who say the frequency underscores the government’s focus on the state’s development. (Photo: PTI)

Overview

  • At 4:15 pm, the Prime Minister will flag off three Kolkata Metro stretches, inaugurating the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar link in person, launching Sealdah–Esplanade and Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay virtually, and riding the Jessore Road–airport route.
  • The Sealdah–Esplanade run drops to about 11 minutes and the airport link provides first direct metro access to CCU; a new Howrah Metro subway opens, and Mamata Banerjee is reported as unlikely to attend.
  • He will also lay the foundation stone for the 7.2 km six‑lane elevated Kona Expressway, valued at over ₹1,200 crore, to strengthen connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata.
  • In Bihar, Modi will inaugurate the 8.15 km Aunta–Simaria NH‑31 project, including a 1.86 km six‑lane Ganga bridge built for over ₹1,870 crore to directly connect Mokama and Begusarai.
  • According to the road ministry, the bridge will eliminate heavy‑vehicle detours of more than 100 km; the Bihar visit also features a ~₹13,000 crore package including the 660 MW Buxar plant, Muzaffarpur cancer hospital, NH‑31 upgrades, a Munger STP, and two new trains.