Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone for power projects in poll-bound states.

To repeat his success in the general elections on the back of the 'Gujarat Model', Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to go on a power trip to dedicate commissioned projects and lay foundation stone for several more ahead of crucial state assembly elections.

State-run companies such as NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India and NHPC have identified milestones of their projects to host Modi in poll-bound states of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

In August, Modi will visit Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand and Maharashtra to launch projects of Power Grid and NHPC, while NTPC is preparing the stage for inviting him to dedicate its Mouda power project in Maharashtra's Nagpur district.

'We have already sent our teams and deployed resources to prepare grounds for the events to be held in August. As these soon-to-be-unveiled projects took off during the UPA government, Modi will also lay foundation stones for new projects. The management is also identifying more projects in states that are going to vote for assembly elections in next few months,' said an official with one of the public sector units in power sector.

He said Modi may visit Punjab, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh that are going to witness by-elections for assembly seats. Last year, Modi successfully pitched for his candidature before the NDA and later the nation for the post of Prime Minister by claiming success of his 'Gujarat Model' of development.


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