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Bihar's Kacchi Dargah‑Raghopur‑Bidupur Bridge Renamed 'Nitesh Setu', PM Modi to Inaugurate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:01 PM
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Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced that the Kacchi Dargah‑Raghopur‑Bidupur bridge will be officially called Nitesh Setu, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to commission it.
In a press briefing in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary declared that the three‑lane bridge linking Kacchi Dargah, Raghopur and Bidupur will be formally named "Nitesh Setu". The decision was presented as a tribute to a local figure, though the announcement did not disclose further details about the namesake.
The bridge, which spans the Ganges‑fed waterway in the Patna district, is a key component of the state’s effort to improve connectivity between the northern banks of the river and the capital region. Officials say the structure will reduce travel time for commuters and facilitate the movement of goods across the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to inaugurate the Nitesh Setu, with the ceremony expected to take place later this year. The central government’s involvement underscores the bridge’s strategic importance in the broader national road‑network plan.
The announcement also came amid ongoing speculation about the relationship between the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party. By focusing on the infrastructure project, Chaudhary sought to shift public discourse away from political rumours.
State authorities anticipate that the newly named bridge will boost local economies, improve access to education and health facilities, and serve as a symbol of collaborative development between state and centre.
The bridge, which spans the Ganges‑fed waterway in the Patna district, is a key component of the state’s effort to improve connectivity between the northern banks of the river and the capital region. Officials say the structure will reduce travel time for commuters and facilitate the movement of goods across the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to inaugurate the Nitesh Setu, with the ceremony expected to take place later this year. The central government’s involvement underscores the bridge’s strategic importance in the broader national road‑network plan.
The announcement also came amid ongoing speculation about the relationship between the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party. By focusing on the infrastructure project, Chaudhary sought to shift public discourse away from political rumours.
State authorities anticipate that the newly named bridge will boost local economies, improve access to education and health facilities, and serve as a symbol of collaborative development between state and centre.