Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-78
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-78
THE HINDU DATED 19TH JANUARY 2026.
1. Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and Political Messaging
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga elevated corridor project in Assam, projecting it as a blend of development and environmental sensitivity. The 86-km highway, including a 35-km elevated stretch through Kaziranga National Park, aims to ensure uninterrupted wildlife movement while improving road safety and connectivity. Politically, the Prime Minister linked infrastructure development with electoral outcomes, citing BJP’s performance in Bihar and Mumbai civic polls to claim a nationwide preference for
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