Amid his two-day visit to Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated  that he has fulfilled his promise to punish terrorists and their hideouts. Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, PM Modi had vowed that the terrorism “would get a punishment bigger than they could ever imagine” from the land of Bihar. He underscored the significance of his promise, referencing the popular phrase “Praan jaaye par vachan na jaaye.” 

“The people of Sasaram know the customs of Lord Ram. ‘Praan jaaye par vachan na jaaye'”, he said, adding, “After the dreadful terrorist attack in Pahalgam, I had promised the country on the land of Bihar that the hideouts of the masters of terrorism would be razed to the ground, that they would get a punishment bigger than they could ever imagine.”

While addressing the public in Bihar, the PM highlighted the government’s efforts to eliminate Naxalism and promote development in the region.

“How Naxalism was dominant in the Sasaram and nearby districts a few years ago… These people had no faith in Babasaheb Ambedkar. Even in those circumstances, Nitish Kumar tried his best for development here… Before 2014, more than 75 districts were Naxal-affected. Now, only 18 districts are left Naxal-affected. The day is not far when Maoist violence will be completely eradicated,” Modi said.