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Breaking News, Latest News, Highlights Of February 3, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Odisha on Saturday to unveil projects worth over Rs 68,000 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said he was looking forward to being among the people here. “On the way to Sambalpur, Odisha. I look forward to being among the people there. It is a matter of immense joy that development works worth over Rs. 68,000 crore will be inaugurated or their foundation stones would be laid. These works are linked to the energy, coal, connectivity, railways and more. The permanent campus of IIM-Sambalpur will also be inaugurated, which will improve educational infrastructure as well,” he said.
Meanwhile, the newly formed Jharkhand government under Champai Soren will be facing the floor test on February 5. Amid the political unrest in the state, Jharkhand MLAs flocked to Hyderabad to avoid possible poaching. Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra accorded a warm welcome as it entered the eastern state. Rahul Gandhi who addressed a gathering here taking a swipe at the BJP said that it tried to destabilise the state government but the “conspiracy” was thwarted by the INDIA bloc members.
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