Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 15 airport projects today, including 12 new terminal buildings during his visit to Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

The PM was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders as he visited the Manduri area of the district.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told reporters that it was for the first time in the last 75 years that 15 airports were being opened or their foundation stones being laid on a single day.

After launching the multi-crore projects, PM Modi said, “Azamgarh, which was counted among the backward areas of the country, is today writing a new chapter of development for the country.”

“Today, the star of Azamgarh is shining. There was a time when there would be an event in Delhi and other states would join in. Today, the event is being held in Azamgarh and thousands of people from different parts of the country are connecting with Azamgarh,” Modi said while addressing a rally.

The PM said one must not link these projects with elections and added that he speed up the development works to achieve the dream of a developed India by 2047.