Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Siwan marks a transformative moment for Bihar, unveiling ₹5,700 crore in development projects
1. Siwan in Spotlight: Modi’s Development Blitz Unveiled
On June 20, 2025, Siwan transformed into the epicenter of India’s development narrative as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public gathering. His speech was more than ceremonial, it was a strategic declaration of intent. Emphasizing the power of the double engine government, a synergy between the Centre and the state, Modi laid out a roadmap for Bihar’s resurgence.
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The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects exceeding ₹5,700 crore. These included the launch of the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, a new Vaishali–Deoria railway line, and India’s first export locomotive to Guinea, manufactured at Bihar’s Marhowra Plant. These moves not only boost regional connectivity but also position Bihar as a key player in India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem.
Modi’s message was clear: Bihar’s potential is vast, and with the right political will and infrastructure, it can become a growth engine for the entire nation.
2. Power, Purity, and People: Projects That Touch Lives
The development push wasn’t just about railways and exports. Modi’s announcements reflected a deep focus on clean energy, sanitation, and housing, core pillars of inclusive development.
- Namami Gange Initiative: Six sewage treatment plants worth ₹1,800 crore were inaugurated to rejuvenate the Ganga and improve sanitation in towns like Siwan, Chhapra, and Buxar.
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): A ₹3,000 crore project to install 500 MWh of energy storage across 15 substations, including one in Siwan, promises to enhance power reliability and reduce energy costs.
- Urban Housing: Over 53,600 beneficiaries received the first installment under PMAY-U, while 6,600 families were handed keys to their new homes, marking a tangible step toward Modi’s vision of Housing for All.
These initiatives reflect a shift from rhetoric to results, with a clear focus on improving the quality of life for Bihar’s citizens.
3. Political Pulse: Double Engine Momentum Ahead of Elections
Modi’s visit also carried unmistakable political weight. With Bihar heading toward assembly elections, the Prime Minister’s repeated engagements, five visits in 2025 alone underscore the state’s strategic importance.
Standing alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a vibrant roadshow, Modi praised the state government’s alignment with central policies. He reiterated that the double engine model is not about politics, but about performance, delivering results that matter to the people.
His speech struck a chord with the crowd, especially when he invoked Bihar’s legacy of freedom fighters and its role in shaping India’s future. “This is not just about development,” he said, “it’s about dignity, opportunity, and pride for every Bihari.”
As the sun set over Siwan, the message was unmistakable: Bihar is no longer on the sidelines of India’s growth story, it’s driving it.
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