PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹5,470 crore in Jalandhar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹5,470 crore in Jalandhar, including the redevelopment of 75 railway stations and a new rail line. The visit is viewed as a strategic political move ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is being used as a key tool for political outreach and regional economic integration in Punjab.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (July 17, 2026) inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of rail and road infrastructure projects, including 75 redeveloped railway stations, worth ₹5,470 crore from Jalandhar.
The article reports on government development projects while acknowledging the political context of the upcoming elections.
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