Prime Minister Narendra Modi 0n Saturday unveiled connectivity projects worth Rs 18,680 crore in West Bengal, ahead of the assembly elections. He laid the foundation stone for the 231 km-long four-lane Kharagpur-Moregram economic corridor, which will reduce the distance by around 120 km and save nearly seven to eight hours. Addressing the gathering PM MOdi said,change in Bengal is now written on the walls and etched in the hearts of Bengal's people as well. Now, the end of the ruthless government from Bengal is inevitable. He said,"the end of the reign of jungle rule in Bengal will come. That is why a voice is rising from every corner of Bengal that the BJP government is coming to Bengal this time."
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Change in Bengal is now written on the walls and etched in the hearts of Bengal's people as well. Now, the end of the ruthless government from Bengal is inevitable..."
— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2026
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He flagged off the Purulia-Anand Vihar Terminal Express and unveiled six railway stations that were redeveloped under the Amrit Station scheme. These stations are Kamakhyaguri, Anara, Tamluk, Haldia, Barabhum and Siuri.
VIDEO | West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) flags off the Purulia-Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi) Express in Kolkata.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 14, 2026
(Source: Third Party)
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He laid the foundation stones for multiple port infrastructure projects, including the mechanisation of Berth 5 at Haldia Dock Complex and the renovation of the Bascule Bridge in Kolkata. The PM laid the foundation for a river cruise terminal and river tourism facility near the Indenture Memorial in the city.
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