Amit Shah Lays Foundation Stone for ₹883 Cr Mata Janki Temple in Sitamarhi

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised RJD Chief Lalu Prasad and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Roll in Bihar, calling it vital for electoral integrity. He also announced major cultural and infrastructure projects in Sitamarhi, including the ₹883 crore Mata Janki Temple redevelopment.

Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll & Bihar Development – Analysis

1. Context & Background

• SIR: Conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to remove ineligible entries and include eligible voters.
• Conducted previously during Jawaharlal Nehru’s tenure and in 2003 without major opposition.
• Current protests in Bihar led by RJD & Congress, alleged by Amit Shah to be for vote-bank politics.

2. Key Developments

• Political Stand:
  • Amit Shah: SIR = corrective measure for healthy democracy.
  • Allegation: Opposition parties favour “outsiders” for votes.
• Cultural Heritage Projects:
  • Mata Janki Temple Redevelopment, Punauradham – ₹883 crore, 67 acres.
  • Redevelopment of sites linked to Goddess Sita, Lord Ram, Luv-Kush (Valmiki Nagar, Ram Rekha Ghat, Munger Sitakund, Gaya Sitakund).
  • Aim: Restore Mithila’s grandeur & promote tourism.
• Infrastructure:
  • New Delhi–Sitamarhi Amrit Bharat Express flagged off.
  • ₹83,000 crore central assistance to Bihar in last 6 PM visits.
    
    Updated August 8, 2025 6:40 PM | newsonair