Bihar-made engines will run trains in Africa : PM Modi

Patna, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke about Bihar’s promising future and also the likely emergence of its new identity on the global stage, stating that the growth engine of Bihar will now power the trains and wagons in Africa.

Addressing the public gathering in Bihar’s Siwan, PM Modi said, “Now the engine made in Bihar will run the trains of Africa. I firmly believe that Bihar will become a big centre of Made in India.”

“Madhoura railway factory is an example of what kind of Bihar the NDA is building. Today, the first engine from the locomotive factory of Madhoura is being exported to Africa.

He further stated, “Not only will the makhana, fruits and vegetables from here go abroad, but the goods made in the factories of Bihar will also reach the world markets.”

PM Modi’s promise of turning Bihar into a hub of the ‘Made in India’ project drew praise from the audience, where he launched a slew of projects ranging from train infrastructure to a housing scheme.

He also vowed to continue his service and make constant endeavours towards Bihar’s overall development. “Modi will not sleep peacefully, he will keep working day and night, he will keep working for you,” he told the crowd.

He said that in the past 11 years, India has achieved many milestones, something which is being acknowledged by world bodies, and Bihar has taken a lead role in those accomplishments.

“I assure the people of Bihar that even though we have done a lot, we have been doing it and will continue to do it. I still have a lot more to do for Bihar,” PM Modi said.