"Victory of our struggle," Purnea MP Pappu Yadav hails new airport in constituency, ahead of PM visit calls on him to do more for state

Purnea (Bihar) [India], September 15 (ANI): Ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Bihar on Monday to inaugurate Purnea airport, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav welcomed the Prime Minister, calling him an "important guest". He also thanked the central government for its support in fulfilling the promises, including "Purnea airport, Vande Bharat, trains, starting a new railway line, and expressway".
While talking to ANI, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav said, "Have you ever seen a promise by the Central Government?... We saw a dream and had a hope, we were true to that belief, and this is a victory of our struggle...I fulfilled all my promises in 1 year. Whether it is Purnea airport, Vande Bharat, trains, starting a new railway line, expressway....Thanks to the government for their support."
Pappu Yadav also raised questiones demanding a smart city and a central university in the state, 'Why is there not one smart city in Bihar?...CM Nitish Kumar asked for a central university in Patna. Could they give that?... I will definitely welcome and congratulate PM Modi...He is an important guest to us... "
This reaction of Pappu Yadav came ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Bihar today. PM Modi inaugurates the new terminal building of Purnea airport and will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore at Purnea and address the gathering on the occasion. He will also launch the National Makhana Board in Bihar, informed a press release.
The Prime Minister will launch the National Makhana Board in Bihar, which will promote production and new technology development, strengthen post-harvest management, promote value addition and processing and facilitate market, export and brand development in Makhana, thereby benefiting the Makhana farmers of Bihar and the country.
Bihar accounts for approximately 90% of the country's total Makhana production. Key districts like Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnea, Supaul, Kishanganj and Araria serve as the primary hubs since they have favourable climatic conditions and fertile soil that contribute to the superior quality of makhana. The establishment of the Makhana Board in Bihar will give a major boost to the Makhana production in the State and the country and strengthen the presence of Bihar on the global map in this sector.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the Interim Terminal Building at New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport which will enhance passenger handling capacity in the region.
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore at Purnea.
He will also lay the foundation stone of 3x800 MW thermal power project at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur. It will be Bihar's largest private sector investment worth Rs 25,000 crore. It is designed on ultra-super critical, low-emission technology. The project will provide dedicated power and strengthen Bihar's energy security.
Foundation stone of Phase 1 of Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project worth over Rs 2680 crore will also be laid by PM. It will focus on upgrading the canal including desilting, reconstruction of damaged structures, and renovation of the settling basin, while also enhancing its discharge capacity from 15,000 to 20,000 cusecs. It will benefit multiple districts in northeastern Bihar with irrigation expansion, flood control, and agricultural resilience.
In line with his commitment to improve rail connectivity, Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of rail projects and flag off multiple trains in Bihar. (ANI)