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Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary Names Kachhi Dargah‑Raghopur‑Bidupur Bridge ‘Nitesh Setu’; PM Modi to Inaugurate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:34 PM
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Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced that the Kachhi Dargah‑Raghopur‑Bidupur bridge will be officially called ‘Nitesh Setu’, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to inaugurate the structure.
Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary formally declared that the new bridge linking Kachhi Dargah, Raghopur and Bidupur will bear the name “Nitesh Setu.” The announcement was made during a press briefing in Patna, where the CM highlighted the bridge’s role in easing regional travel.
The structure spans a key waterway in the district, connecting three important localities and promising to reduce travel time for commuters and freight alike. State officials say the project, already under construction, will enhance economic activity by improving access to markets and services.
Naming the bridge “Nitesh Setu” reflects the government's effort to honor notable personalities, although the specific individual honored was not detailed in the statement. The decision follows a series of infrastructure initiatives announced by the state in recent months.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to officiate the bridge’s inauguration. While an exact date has not been disclosed, the central government’s involvement underscores the project's significance at the national level.
Local residents expressed optimism that the new link will bring tangible benefits, from smoother daily commutes to better emergency response capabilities across the region.
The structure spans a key waterway in the district, connecting three important localities and promising to reduce travel time for commuters and freight alike. State officials say the project, already under construction, will enhance economic activity by improving access to markets and services.
Naming the bridge “Nitesh Setu” reflects the government's effort to honor notable personalities, although the specific individual honored was not detailed in the statement. The decision follows a series of infrastructure initiatives announced by the state in recent months.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to officiate the bridge’s inauguration. While an exact date has not been disclosed, the central government’s involvement underscores the project's significance at the national level.
Local residents expressed optimism that the new link will bring tangible benefits, from smoother daily commutes to better emergency response capabilities across the region.