Narendra Modi attends centenary celebrations of Patna University, commends Nitish Kumar on development initiatives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar on Saturday to attend the centenary celebrations of Patna University and launched several development projects worth over Rs 3,700 crore
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar on Saturday to attend the centenary celebrations of Patna University and is set to launch several development projects in the state worth over Rs 3,700 crore. PTI
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At the event, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, “Patna University was founded in the year when the Champaran Satyagraha took place. I hope the Central government will grant the Central University status to Patna University.” PTI
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Modi said when the country celebrates the 75th anniversary of independence in 2022, he wants to see Bihar standing among the list of prosperous states. PTI
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“The commitment of Nitish Kumar towards the progress of Bihar is commendable. The Centre attaches topmost importance to the development of eastern India,” Modi said. PTI
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“I consider it my honour to visit Patna University and be among the students. I bow to this land of Bihar. This university has nurtured students who have contributed greatly to the nation,” the prime minister said. PTI
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Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for several projects, including four sewerage projects under the Namami Gange Programme and four national highway projects in Patna district later in the day. PTI
