NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, APR 14
In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable, and accessible to all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Terminal Building of the Maharaja Agrasen airport in Hisar, Haryana worth over Rs 410 crore to mark the Ambedkar Jayanti, on Monday.
Accompanied by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, the Prime Minister flagged off the first 70-seater Alliance Air flight from Hisar to Ayodhya. The event also saw the laying of the foundation stone for Terminal-2, a Rs 410 cr project that will feature a modern passenger terminal, cargo facility, and ATC building.
हरियाणा लगातार तीसरी बार, डबल इंजन सरकार के विकास की डबल रफ्तार देख रहा है। आज यमुनानगर में विभिन्न विकास परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण और शिलान्यास कर बेहद प्रसन्न हूं। https://t.co/hpFWZRiVa4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2025
- Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of new terminal building of Hisar airport worth over Rs 410 crore
- Today, being the birth anniversary of the architect of our Constitution, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, is a very important day for all of us, for the entire country: PM
- On one hand, our government is emphasizing on connectivity and on the other hand, we are also ensuring welfare of the poor and social justice: PM
“Today is a significant day for the entire nation as it marks the birth anniversary of the architect of the Constitution, Babasaheb Ambedkar”, said Modi, highlighting that Babasaheb’s life, struggles, and message have been the cornerstone of the government’s 11-year journey. He emphasized that every decision, every policy, and every day of the government has been dedicated to Babasaheb’s vision. He reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the lives and fulfilling the dreams of the underprivileged, oppressed, exploited, poor, tribal communities, and women. He stated that continuous and rapid development has been the mantra of their government to achieve these goals.
Underlining the launch of flights connecting Haryana to Ayodhya Dham, symbolizing the direct link between the sacred land of Shri Krishna and the city of Lord Ram, the Prime Minister announced that flights to other cities will commence soon. He highlighted the foundation stone laying of the new terminal building at Hisar Airport, describing it as a step toward elevating Haryana’s aspirations to new heights. He extended his congratulations to the people of Haryana for this significant milestone.
“This airport is a historic gift for Hisar and its surrounding districts,” said CM Saini, adding that the new air services will boost trade, tourism, and investment in the region.
हरियाणा के हिसार में मेरे भाई-बहनों के जोश और उत्साह ने नई ऊर्जा से भर दिया है। pic.twitter.com/DCWThqxzip
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2025
The Prime Minister’s visit comes as part of a broader initiative, with development projects worth Rs 10,000 crore being inaugurated or launched across Haryana. “April 14 will be a historic day in Haryana’s development journey,” PM Modi posted on X, referring to the launch of flights and infrastructure projects on Dr B R Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary.
The Hisar airport will now operate scheduled flights to Ayodhya (twice a week), and Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh (thrice weekly), strengthening Haryana’s air connectivity.
Later in the day, PM Modi traveled to Yamunanagar to launch more development works. These included the foundation stone for an 800 MW thermal power unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant, worth Rs 8,470 cr, expected to boost the state’s power supply and energy security.
Furthering the Centre’s GOBARDhan initiative, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation for a Compressed Biogas Plant in Mukarabpur, Yamunanagar, with a capacity of 2,600 metric tonnes per year, aimed at promoting clean energy and waste management.
Additionally, he inaugurated the Rs 1,070 crore Rewari Bypass project under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. The 14.4 km bypass will ease congestion in Rewari City and reduce Delhi-Narnaul travel time by nearly an hour, boosting regional economic and social development.
Modi further criticised the Congress party for turning the sacred Constitution into a mere tool for gaining power. He remarked that whenever they faced a crisis of power, it crushed the Constitution. He highlighted the Emergency period, during which the then Government undermined the spirit of the Constitution to retain power. He emphasized that the essence of the Constitution is to ensure a uniform civil code for all, but the then Government never implemented it. He pointed out the opposition to the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, despite its alignment with the Constitution’s principles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that the Constitution provided for reservations for SC, ST, and OBC communities, but Congress turned it into a tool for appeasement. He highlighted recent reports of the present government in Karnataka granting reservations in government tenders based on religion, despite the Constitution not allowing such provisions. He stated that appeasement policies have significantly harmed the Muslim community, benefiting only a few extremists while leaving the rest of the society neglected, uneducated, and impoverished. He pointed to the Waqf Act as the biggest evidence of the previous Government’s flawed policies. He noted that in 2013, just months before elections, Congress amended the Waqf Act to appease its vote bank, elevating it above several constitutional provisions.
