‘Overwhelmed By Warmth, Affection’: PM Modi Meets Swami Shakti Sharananand Saraswati In Bihar

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 22:39 IST

PM Modi said that he received blessings and expressed gratitude for the Swamiji's warmth, affection, and guidance.

PM Modi Meets Swami Shakti Sharananand Saraswati In Bihar (X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swami Shakti Sharananand Saraswati Maharaj in Bihar’s Motihari during his visit to the poll-bound state on Friday.

In a post on X, PM Modi said that he received blessings and expressed gratitude for the Swamiji’s warmth, affection, and guidance. He also shared the images of his meeting with the spiritual guru.

“Today, I had the privilege of receiving blessings from Swami Shakti Sharananand Saraswati Ji Maharaj in Motihari. His personality embodies brilliance and vigor, while his speech is deeply imbued with spirituality. I am overwhelmed by Maharaj Ji’s warmth, affection, and guidance!" he said in a post on X.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister launched development projects worth more than Rs 7,200 crore in the poll-bound state.

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, several union ministers and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

He flagged off four new Amrit Bharat trains between Rajendra Nagar (Patna) and New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari and Delhi (Anand Vihar terminal), Darbhanga and Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) and Malda Town and Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) via Bhagalpur.

PM Modi also laid the foundation stones for multiple rail projects, including the development of infrastructure for maintenance of Vande Bharat trains at Patliputra, and automatic signalling on the Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin route (114 km) to enable streamlined train services.

In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the 4-laning of the Ara bypass of NH-319 that connects Ara-Mohania NH-319 and Patna-Buxar NH-922, providing seamless connectivity and reducing travel time.

PM Modi also inaugurated the 4-lane Parariya to Mohania section of NH-319, worth over Rs 820 crore, part of NH-319, which connects Ara Town to NH-2 (Golden Quadrilateral) that would improve freight and passenger movement.

Among others, a 2-lane with paved shoulders from Sarwan to Chakai of NH-333C was also launched to facilitate the movement of goods and people and act as a key link between Bihar and Jharkhand.

PM Modi also released Rs 400 crore to around 61,500 self-help groups in Bihar under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

The PM also handed over keys to some beneficiaries as a part of Griha Pravesh of 12,000 homeowners and released over Rs 160 crore to 40,000 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin.

(With inputs from agencies)

Shobhit Gupta

Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...Read More

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