During his visit to Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of turning the state into its "new ATM," alleging corruption and misuse of funds. In Telangana's Sangareddy, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth over ₹7,000 crore, spanning crucial sectors such as road, rail, petroleum, and natural gas. Additionally, he paid homage at the Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple earlier in the day.
In Hyderabad, PM Modi inaugurated the Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO) centre, constructed at a cost exceeding ₹350 crore. He also launched three National Highway projects and flagged off the inaugural MMTS Train Service from Ghatkesar-Lingampalli. Furthermore, he inaugurated the IndianOil Paradip-Hyderabad Product Pipeline, marking significant strides in transportation infrastructure.
Transitioning to Odisha, PM Modi is set to inaugurate the Indian Oil Corporation’s mono ethylene glycol project at the Paradip Refinery. Additionally, he will lay foundation stones and inaugurate various projects in sectors spanning oil and gas, railways, road, transport, highways, and atomic energy. His visit coincides with the birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, amidst heightened calls from the BJD to confer him with the Bharat Ratna. Speculations arise about a potential electoral alliance between PM Modi's BJP and the BJD ahead of the upcoming polls.
PM Modi's nationwide tour spans 10 days and encompasses 12 states and union territories, featuring 29 inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremonies. Amid preparations for the impending general elections in April-May, PM Modi focuses on highlighting his government's developmental and welfare initiatives, unveiling major projects worth crores of rupees across the nation.