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**Summary:**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar on July 18, 2025, to inaugurate development projects worth over ₹7,200 crore and launch Amrit Bharat Express trains. Addressing a public meeting in Motihari, he introduced the slogan “Banayenge naya Bihar, phir ek baar NDA Sarkar” (will make new Bihar, once again there will be NDA government). He highlighted welfare schemes by both the central and state governments, prioritizing the poor and farmers. Modi criticized previous RJD and Congress governments, emphasizing the progress made under the NDA. He also referenced “Operation Sindoor” and the decline of Maoism in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised Modi’s contributions to Bihar’s development. The opposition dismissed Modi’s visit as typical election campaigning.

**News Article:**

**Modi Promises “New Bihar” in Poll-Year Visit, Unveils Projects Worth ₹7,200 Crore**

**Motihari, Bihar – July 18, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong campaign push in Bihar today, unveiling development projects worth over ₹7,200 crore and flagging off four Amrit Bharat Express trains. Addressing a rally in Motihari, East Champaran district, Modi introduced a new slogan: “Banayenge naya Bihar, phir ek baar NDA Sarkar” (“We will make a new Bihar, once again there will be an NDA government”).

This marks Modi’s fifth visit to Bihar in this election year, signaling the BJP’s focus on retaining power in the state. He highlighted numerous central and state government initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Bihar’s poor and farmers, including prioritizing 100 impoverished districts for empowerment programs.

“Har pichade ko prathmikta (Priority to every poor people) is our commitment,” Modi declared, emphasizing the ₹3.6 lakh crore disbursed to farmers nationwide under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna, benefiting lakhs in Bihar.

The Prime Minister used the occasion to criticize past RJD and Congress administrations, contrasting their record with the NDA’s development efforts. He referenced “Operation Sindoor” against terrorist organizations in Pakistan, asserting its success. Modi also stated Maoism is on its “last breath” in the region.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared the stage with Modi, praising the Prime Minister’s support for the state’s development. He also lauded his government’s welfare measures, including enhanced pension schemes and job creation initiatives.

However, opposition leaders dismissed Modi’s visit as standard election campaigning. “This is election year and there is nothing unusual if a leader of the party comes to address public meetings and slam the Opposition party,” said RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari.

Despite the criticism, Modi’s visit underscores the importance of Bihar in the upcoming elections. With his development promises and calls for an NDA government, the Prime Minister has set the stage for a tightly contested battle in the state.

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