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PM Modi Launches ₹13,500 Crore Projects in Bihar Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

In his first public appearance since the deadly attack, Modi addressed Panchayati Raj Day in Madhubani under heightened security and canceled his Kanpur visit as a mark of respect.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (HT file)
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The development comes a day after 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday. (ANI photo)

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth ₹13,500 crore in Bihar, including infrastructure, power, and rail connectivity initiatives.
  • The visit to Madhubani marked Modi's first public engagement after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, including tourists and a Kanpur resident.
  • Heightened security measures were implemented across Bihar, particularly near the India-Nepal border, in response to potential threats following the attack.
  • The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, making it the deadliest in Kashmir since Pulwama in 2019.
  • Modi canceled his Kanpur visit as a gesture of respect for the victims but continued with the pre-scheduled Panchayati Raj Day event, emphasizing rural development and village empowerment.