PM Modi focuses on beneficiary schemes in Bihar, MP ahead of elections

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reaching out to beneficiaries of Central government schemes in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh ahead of respective assembly polls and bypolls, which are expected to take place simultaneously.

In less than a week, PM Modi has held at least four interactions with beneficiaries of different schemes of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in both the states. Among the programmes that have come under focus is ‘Svanidhi Samvaad’ that targets street vendors. During his interactions, PM had praised the efforts of the street vendors.

Another programme which came under focus was the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, which focuses on sustainable development of fisheries sector. Modi spoke to beneficiaries from Bihar. On Sunday, PM Modi also inaugurated three petroleum projects in Bihar.