From today, PM Narendra Modi will start his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections expected in early 2024. In this campaign, PM Modi will visit five states – Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar from March 4th to 6th. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for many development projects worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The visits to these opposition-ruled states just before the election dates clearly show the strategic efforts for 2024 general elections.
Day 1: March 4th – Telangana and Tamil Nadu
On the first day, March 4th, PM Modi’s first visit will be to Telangana, where he will inaugurate development projects related to power, rail and road sectors worth Rs 56,000 crore in Adilabad. The main highlight is the the inaugration of the 800 MW unit of the Telangana Super Power Project, which will provide 85% of its power to the state.
He will also virtually inaugurate thermal power plants and solar parks in other states during the Adilabad event. Later that day, PM Modi will visit ‘Kalpakkam’ in Tamil Nadu, where he will participate in an event marking an important milestone for India’s nuclear power program. The core loading will begin for the country’s first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor.
Day 2: March 5th – Telangana and Odisha
On the second day, March 5th, PM Modi will again be in Telangana, where he will unveil projects worth Rs 6,800 crore in Sangareddy. On the same day, he will also inaugurate several projects worth Rs 19,600 croce in Odisha’s Chandikhole. These projects are for boosting the oil, infrastructure and gas sectors.
Day 3: March 6th – West Bengal and Bihar
On the third day, March 6th, PM Modi will come to West Bengal, where he will inaugurate connectivity projects in Kolkata worth Rs 15,400 crore. This includes sections of the Kolkata Metro and Agra Metro among others, which he will virtually flag off.
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The Prime Minister will then go to Bihar on the same day, where projects worth Rs 12,800 crore will be launched by him in Bettiah. A major highlight is the “Motihari-Muzaffarpur LPG Pipeline” project.
In total, during the 5-state tour, projects worth over Rs 1.1 lakh crore will be unveiled by PM Modi covering a wide range including power, rail, road, petroleum, aviation and other infrastructure areas.
The power sector sees the inauguration of many key projects – units of thermal power plants, solar parks, ethanol and hydrogen plants, power transmission networks etc.
Final Thoughts
The Prime Minister’s tour to the opposition-ruled states and the inaugratoin of a large number of development projects come just before the announcement of dates for Lok Sabha elections by the Election Commission.
From today PM Modi start his campaigns and this tour indicates his efforts for the 2024 general elections. Huge number of projects being inaugurated in this event which highlights the achievements of the NDA government at the Centre. This will form a Key Part of BJP’s messaging around PM Modi’s commitment to development.
Opposition also increasing its pre-poll efforts, the PM’s tour sets the stage for an important election season in the coming months.
FAQ about PM Modi 5 State Tour
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Which states is PM Modi visiting from March 4-6?
PM Modi is visiting 5 opposition ruled states – Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.
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What is the total worth of projects being launched?
The total worth of projects being launched across the 5 states is over Rs 1.1 lakh crore.
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What are the key sectors for the projects?
The main sectors are power, rail, road, petroleum, aviation and infrastructure.
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What projects is PM Modi launching in Telangana?
In Telangana, PM Modi is launching projects related to power, rail and road sectors worth Rs 56,000 crore. This includes inaugurating an 800 MW unit of Telangana Super Thermal Power Project.