Indian Railways
Modi flags off major projects in poll-bound Bengal, 6 stations get Amrit Bharat tag
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the inauguration of six stations in West Bengal as Amrit Bharat Stations during his visit to the poll-bound state.
They are Kamakhyaguri, Anara, Tamluk, Haldia, Barabhum, and Siuri
He laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development works worth more than Rs.18,000 crore in state capital Kolkata.
Speaking at the launch of development works in Kolkata. These initiatives will boost connectivity and improve the quality of life for people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2026
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Addressing the gathering the Prime Minister remarked, "Today, from the land of Kolkata, a new chapter of development is being written for West Bengal and Eastern India."
He emphasised that these projects will give new momentum to West Bengal and Eastern India, boost trade and industry, and make life easier for lakhs of people by providing them new opportunities.
Referring to some of the key projects, the Prime Minister noted that the completion of the Kharagpur–Moregram Expressway will accelerate economic activities across many parts of West Bengal. He also mentioned the Dubrajpur Bypass and the major bridges being constructed over the Kangsabati and Shilabati rivers, which will further improve connectivity.
"I congratulate the people of West Bengal and the entire Eastern India for these transformative projects," remarked Modi.
A new express train service between Purulia and Anand Vihar Terminal has also been flagged off.
"This train service will benefit not only the people of West Bengal but also those in Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi," said Modi.
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