The results of the Assembly elections have made our resolve, to ensure progress for every group in Chhattisgarh, even stronger: PM Modi
Why is the Congress so bothered if the poor of this country are getting health benefits of 5 lakh rupees?: PM Modi
If someone has done no wrong, why would they be scared of investigations?: PM Modi
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Nobody prefers ‘milawat,’ because not only is it bad for health but also bad for the country: PM Modi
No matter how much these ‘Maha-milawati’ groups come together, the Chowkidaar is going to stay alert of their corrupt actions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh today.

The rally saw PM Modi describing the strong commitment of the BJP towards the state of Chhattisgarh, the state created by late Shri Atal Ji. He said, “Victory and Loss are part and parcel of life. However, the results of the Assembly elections have made our resolve, to ensure progress for every group in Chhattisgarh, even stronger.”

Lashing out at the Congress party for creating social progress of the people of Chhattisgarh by not letting them get the benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM Modi asked, “Why is the Congress so bothered if the poor of this country are getting health benefits of 5 lakh rupees?” Continuing his attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Modi said, “Congress party not only misled poor people of this country in its 55-year rule but also destroyed their hopes and aspirations for a bright future; while in our 55-months rule, we have done quite the opposite. We have revived their hopes and aspirations and are continuously working towards empowering the poor and making them self-dependent.”

Reacting on the ruling Congress’ decision to ban the CBI from conducting investigations in Chhattisgarh, PM Modi said, “If someone has done no wrong, why would they be scared of investigations? Nearly all the members of the ‘First Family’ of the Congress are being investigated in cases of serious crimes such as tax evasion and property scams. Amidst all this, the Chowkidaar (PM Modi) remains alert of the Congress’ tactics to evade legal procedures and is trying to ascertain their secrets. Their close aides, who are corrupt middle-men are now being handed over to the investigating agencies.”

Reiterating his Lok Sabha statement about the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ as ‘Maha-milawat,’ PM Modi said, “No matter how much these ‘Maha-milawati’ groups come together, the Chowkidaar is going to stay alert of their corrupt actions. They have come together to form a weak government based on personal gains and compromises on crucial issues so that they can continue to loot the country as they have done before. However, nobody prefers ‘milawat,’ because not only is it bad for health but also bad for the country. Thus, I urge you all to remain vigilant and aware of these ‘Maha-milawati(s)’ and reject their divisive politics.”

Concluding his wide-ranging address at the rally, PM Modi highlighted how his government is building memorials and museums to pay tributes and to acknowledge the contributions made by popular tribal heroes from Chhattisgarh in driving their state and the country forward.

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Cabinet approves infrastructure projects between National Highway-19 and Varanasi Ring Road in Uttar Pradesh worth Rs.14447.64 crore
July 15, 2026

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a Link/Connector Corridor between National Highway-19 (NH-19) and the Varanasi Ring Road with riverbank connectivity along the River Ganga for the decongestion of Varanasi City in Uttar Pradesh. The 46.039 km project, comprising a six-lane elevated main carriageway, an iconic cable-stayed bridge, an extradosed Foot Over Bridge-cum-Major Bridge, loops, ramps, link roads and service roads, will be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs.14,447.64 crore including a civil construction cost of Rs.6,037.85 crore (including utility shifting, excluding GST) and a land acquisition cost of Rs.541.11 crore under NH(O).

The project will provide seamless connectivity between NH-19 and the Varanasi Ring Road, significantly decongesting the city’s road network and improving urban mobility. Designed for an operating speed of 80–100 km/h, it is expected to reduce the average travel time across the project influence area from approximately 60 minutes to 20 minutes, representing a reduction of nearly 67 per cent. Travel time between NH-19 and Kashi Railway Station will be reduced from approximately 50 minutes to about 25 minutes, resulting in a saving of about 25 minutes (nearly 50 per cent).

Aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the corridor will strengthen multimodal connectivity by providing seamless access to major highways, railway stations, Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport and Ramnagar IWAI Port, while significantly improving connectivity to key religious, educational and cultural landmarks, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Namo Ghat, Ramnagar Fort and the Ghats of Varanasi. By linking important economic, social and logistics nodes, the project will improve logistics efficiency, enhance road safety, facilitate tourism and pilgrimage, and support sustainable regional economic growth across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

The corridor has been conceived as a transformative urban mobility project to decongest the road network of Varanasi & Chandauli by providing a high-speed, access-controlled connection between NH-19, the Varanasi Ring Road (NH-135B), Ramnagar/ BHU and other major urban destinations. With more than 15 crore tourists and pilgrims visiting Varanasi every year, the project will significantly improve connectivity to major religious, educational and cultural landmarks, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Namo Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, the Ghats of Varanasi, and Kashi Railway Station, while substantially reducing congestion on the existing city road network. An elevated spur between BHU/Lanka and Samne Ghat will further ease traffic congestion at the heavily trafficked Lanka Junction by separating through traffic from local traffic movements.

The project will improve road safety through controlled-access movement, reduce vehicle operating costs and emissions, enhance travel reliability, and facilitate the efficient movement of passenger and freight traffic. It will also decongest NH-19, the BHU-Ramnagar Corridor and NH-35 by diverting through traffic away from the densely developed urban core.

The project incorporates several landmark engineering features, including an iconic 910 m cable-stayed bridge across the River Ganga, a 1.32 km extradosed Foot Over Bridge-cum-Major Bridge with travelators providing seamless pedestrian connectivity to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a Rail Over Bridge over the existing/proposed Malviya Bridge, dedicated emergency parking bays, noise barriers, façade lighting and architectural elements inspired by the cultural heritage of Varanasi. These features will not only improve transportation efficiency but also enhance the city’s urban landscape, create an iconic addition to Varanasi’s skyline, and reinforce its position as one of India’s foremost religious and cultural destinations.

Planned in accordance with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the corridor will strengthen multimodal connectivity by linking one Economic Node (Chandauli SEZ), one Social Node (Chandauli Aspirational District) and six major Logistics Nodes, namely Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Kashi Railway Station, Banaras Railway Station, Varanasi City Railway Station, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Ramnagar IWAI Port. By providing seamless connectivity between these transport hubs and key destinations such as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Namo Ghat, Ramnagar Fort and the Ghats of Varanasi, the project will enhance multimodal integration, improve logistics efficiency, facilitate tourism and pilgrimage, and support sustainable regional economic development across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Overall, the proposed Ganga Elevated Corridor will create a modern, high-capacity urban transport corridor that transforms mobility in Varanasi by providing faster, safer and more reliable connectivity, significantly reducing congestion, strengthening multimodal integration, enhancing tourism and pilgrimage infrastructure, and supporting sustainable economic growth in line with the vision of PM Gati Shakti and Viksit Bharat.

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