Bahraich, Sept. 1 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated the 56-kilometre electrified Bahraich-Nanpara-Nepalganj Road broad-gauge railway line, constructed at a cost of around Rs.730 crore, describing it as the realisation of a decades-old dream of generations in the region.

Addressing the gathering, he said the broad-gauge railway line would significantly improve connectivity between Bahraich and the Nepal border and provide fresh impetus to trade, movement and regional development.

The inauguration comes days after the devastating flash floods in neighbouring Nepal. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the natural disaster, the chief minister said India stands firmly with Nepal in it...