PM Modi Flags Infrastructure Push and Vows Tough Stance on Terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan on Wednesday. Addressing a large public gathering, Modi underscored the importance of infrastructure development as a driver of economic growth and national security, while also reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
The Prime Minister launched a wide range of projects across sectors, including railways, roads, energy, water, health and education. Among the highlights were the inauguration of 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and union territories, developed at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore. He also flagged off a new train connecting Bikaner to Mumbai and laid the foundation stone for the Churu–Sadulpur rail line. Electrification of key railway sections—Suratgarh-Phalodi, Phulera-Degana, Udaipur-Himmatnagar, Phalodi-Jaisalmer, and Samdari-Barmer—was dedicated to the nation. The government has also committed nearly ₹10,000 crore for railway development in Rajasthan this year, a 15-fold increase over pre-2014 levels.
A moment of divine reverence as Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, Bikaner,@narendramodi @PMOIndia @RajBhavanJaipur @BhajanlalBjp #NarendraModi #KarniMataTemple #Deshnok #Bikaner #Rajasthan #RajasthanTourism
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In the road sector, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for three vehicle underpasses and dedicated seven national highway projects worth over ₹4,850 crore, including stretches extending up to the Indo-Pak border, aimed at improving logistics and enhancing accessibility for security forces.
Energy initiatives featured prominently, with the launch of solar power projects in Bikaner and Nawa, and multiple transmission infrastructure upgrades to support green energy evacuation. Modi noted that more than 40,000 residents in Rajasthan have benefited from the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, receiving zero power bills and income opportunities through solar generation.
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Several projects focused on improving quality of life, including the inauguration of nursing colleges in Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Bhilwara, and Dholpur, and the rollout of water supply schemes such as the Rural Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project in Jhunjhunu and the restructuring of urban water schemes in seven towns in Pali district under AMRUT 2.0. Twelve state highways spanning 750 km have also been upgraded, with plans for an additional 900 km under expansion.
🚨PM Modi to inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations from Bikaner today pic.twitter.com/rChVFSYbrR
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Highlighting Rajasthan’s industrial prospects, Modi cited the final stages of the Barmer refinery project and emphasized food processing potential through the growing international reputation of Bikaneri Bhujia and Rasgullas. He also mentioned the importance of the six-lane Amritsar–Jamnagar Economic Corridor and the near-completion of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway.
On national security, the Prime Minister shifted focus to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and India’s response through Operation Sindoor. He said India responded within 22 minutes of the attack, striking nine terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Modi declared that the strikes demonstrated the country’s strength and commitment to defending its people. “When the sacred sindoor turns into firepower, the outcome is decisive,” he said, referencing the symbolic name of the operation. He noted that Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase had been forced to shut down following India’s precise targeting, while Nal Airport in Bikaner, a Pakistani target, remained unaffected.
Outlining India’s new strategic doctrine, Modi stated that any terrorist attack on Indian soil would receive a strong and timely response, that India would not be deterred by nuclear threats, and that the country no longer distinguished between terror groups and the states that shelter them. He emphasized that Pakistan’s efforts to use terrorism as a weapon had failed and that any future provocation would be met with consequences affecting its military and economy.
Prime Minister @narendramodi inaugurated 103 Amrit Stations including Deshnok under Amrit Bharat Station Yojana. He also flagged off a new train service between Bikaner-Mumbai (Bandra Terminus) and gifted various railway projects to Rajasthan.#AmritBharatStations… pic.twitter.com/GNKBtY0Vse
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The Prime Minister said that under his leadership, India would not enter any dialogue with Pakistan unless it concerned Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. “There will be no talks and no trade with Pakistan. If they send terrorists, we will respond decisively,” he said, adding that India would also block Pakistan’s access to water entitlements.
From Bikaner, launching projects aimed at augmenting rail infrastructure, connectivity, water and energy sectors. https://t.co/T7NkCweVrY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2025
Recalling Maharaja Ganga Singh’s transformation of Rajasthan’s desert landscape, Modi stressed the importance of completing irrigation and river-linking projects such as the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link to ensure agricultural sustainability. He said India’s balanced growth model depended on both security and prosperity and called on citizens to protect and maintain the new infrastructure being built. Concluding his address, the Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing pledge: “Swear by this soil, I will not let the country fall, I will not let the country bow.”
VIDEO | PM Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) interacts with children present at the inauguration of redeveloped Deshnoke Station, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
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The event was attended by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Arjun Ram Meghwal, among other dignitaries.