PM Modi’s Nadia rally in Bengal delayed as helicopter fails to land due to dense fog

The Prime Minister returned to Kolkata after his chopper hovered over the helipad for some time. A final decision on whether he would travel by road is yet to be taken.

The rally was set to be his first public appearance since the first phase of the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.

Modi is also scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for two National Highway projects worth around Rs. 3,200 crore.

He will inaugurate the 66.7 km, 4-laning Barajaguli–Krishnanagar section of NH-34 in Nadia district, and lay the foundation stone for the 17.6 km, 4-laning Barasat–Barajaguli section of NH-34 in North 24 Parganas district.

These projects aim to serve as vital connecting links between Kolkata and Siliguri, reducing travel time by approximately two hours, ensuring faster and smoother movement of vehicles, and lowering vehicle operating costs.

The highways are also expected to improve connectivity between Kolkata and neighboring districts, facilitate cross-border transport with neighboring countries, boost economic growth, and promote tourism in the region.