PM Modi Bihar visit: 'Will flush out infiltrators,' PM hits out at RJD, Cong in Purnea rally | Highlights

Bihar: Addressing a gathering in Purnea, PM Modi says, “Today, projects worth about Rs 40,000 crore for Bihar’s development have been inaugurated and foundation stones laid. These projects, related to railways, airports, electricity, and water, will help fulfil the dreams of Seemanchal.”

Purnea, Bihar: PM Narendra Modi says, "... First of all, I apologise to all of you. My program in Kolkata took a little longer, and because of that, I was late in reaching here. Despite that, you people came in such large numbers to bless us. You stayed for such a long time. I express my gratitude to you..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering in Purnea, Bihar.

PM Modi has inaugurated multiple development works in Bihar's Purnea.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development works in Purnea, Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate multiple development works in Bihar's Purnea shortly.

PM Modi has inaugurated the Interim Terminal Building at New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Bihar's Purnea shortly.

Bihar accounts for approximately 90 per cent of the country's total Makhana production. Key districts like Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnea, Supaul, Kishanganj and Araria serve as the primary hubs since they have favourable climatic conditions and fertile soil that contribute to the superior quality of makhana. The establishment of the Makhana Board in Bihar will give a major boost to the Makhana production in the State and the country and strengthen the presence of Bihar on the global map in this sector.

The National Makhana Board in Bihar will promote production and new technology development, strengthen post-harvest management, promote value addition and processing and facilitate market, export and brand development in Makhana, thereby benefiting the Makhana farmers of Bihar and the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left from Fort William, officially known as Vijay Durg in Kolkata. After concluding his Kolkata visit, the Prime Minister will launch the National Makhana Board in Bihar.

The Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) is a biennial event and the armed forces’ highest-level brainstorming forum. It brings together the nation’s top civil and military leadership to exchange views on strategic, operational, and institutional priorities, with interactive sessions involving officers of various ranks.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and the chiefs of all three armed forces participated in the conference. This was the first CCC after Operation Sindoor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 16th three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference at the Eastern Command headquarters of the Indian Army, Vijay Durg, the historic Fort William, in Kolkata.

PM Modi arrived at Eastern Command headquarters in Kolkata to inaugurate Combined Commanders’ Conference of armed forces, a Defence official told news agency PTI.  

The 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 will bring together the chiefs of the three armed forces along with senior and key officers. The conference will focus on enhancing coordination among different branches of the Indian Armed Forces, advancing technological modernisation and discussing institutional reforms at the highest level. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will be present. In addition, the Minister of State for Defence, the Defence Secretary and several secretaries from other ministries are also expected to attend.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Armed Forces' highest-level brainstorming forum at Fort William in Kolkata. The 2025 edition of the combined commanders' conference is being held under the theme "Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 at around 9.30 am in Kolkata. The three-day conference will see top military and civilian leaders come together to deliberate on India’s future defence strategy.