Bihar Was Left Behind By Jungle Raj, Now It Powers Africa’s Trains: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Saran, Bihar, hailed the Marhowra rail factory as a shining example of the new Bihar being built under the NDA. Modi emphasized that the same district—once labeled "backward and abandoned" by RJD and Congress—is now exporting rail engines to Africa. He said, “This is not just a factory, it’s a symbol of progress. The ‘jungle raj’ stalled Bihar’s development engine, but now a Bihar-made engine will power an African train.” The Prime Minister’s remarks highlighted the transformation of Bihar from a neglected state to a global player in manufacturing and exports, and served as a sharp political contrast to the previous regimes.