Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25pm on 03 Mar 2024,Sunday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹19,600 crore in Odisha on March 5. Scheduled amidst alliance rumors between BJP and BJD, Modi's visit coincides with Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary, fueling speculation of closer ties. The projects span oil, gas, railways, highways, and atomic energy sectors, aiming to bolster infrastructure and reduce import dependency. This marks Modi's second visit to Odisha within a month, underscoring the government's focus on the state's development ahead of the upcoming polls.
