PM Modi to visit Bihar’s Bhagalpur on November 20 to launch projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bihar's Bhagalpur district on November 20 to launch several major projects. Key initiatives include inaugurating a thermal power project and laying foundation stones for a central university and a greenfield airport.
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PM Modi to visit Bihar’s Bhagalpur on November 20 to launch projects left Image for the purpose of representation only. File File https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/h0yfdt/article71607749.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-05-20T111934Z_1512095426_RC2ZCLA5LFJR_RTRMADP_3_ITALY-INDIA.jpg Sources in the BJP say the Prime Minister may inaugurate the 2,400 MW Pirpainti thermal power project and lay foundation stones for the Vikramshila Central University and the Ajgaibinath Greenfield Airport Patna Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Bihar’s Bhagalpur district on November 20 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several projects related to electricity, higher education, air connectivity and infrastructure development. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a high-level meeting of officials on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) to review preparations for the visit. According to sources in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr. Modi might inaugurate the 2,400 MW greenfield ultra-supercritical coal-fired Pirpainti Thermal Power project in Bhagalpur district.
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