New Delhi, April 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long access-controlled greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Commencing his address by reverencing the sacred land of Lord Narasimha and the divine presence of Maa Ganga flowing just kilometres away, the Prime Minister stressed that the entire region stands as a pilgrimage site blessed by the river's spiritual and nurturing grace. "The boon of expressways to Uttar Pradesh is also a blessing from Maa Ganga herself," Modi asserted, highlighting how the expressway will transform travel to sacred destinations within hours.

Drawing a parallel between the timeless significance of Maa Ganga and modern infrastructure, the Prime Minister emphasized the expr...