Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Vande Bharat service between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi

In a sign of growing convergence between JDU and BJP, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has in a first complimented PM Narendra Modi for the construction of Ram Mandir and development projects at Ayodha while also highlighting Bihar government’s scheme for the development of Punaura Dham,

In his letter, the Bihar Chief Ministers requested PM Modi for the early completion of the Ram Janaki Marg and the introduction of a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi to improve connectivity for devotees travelling to Punaura Dham,

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to introduce a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi so that pilgrims get better rail connectivity between the two holy towns.

Nitish emphasised the religious significance of both Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, and Punoura Dham, and also urged the Prime Minister to expedite the construction of the Ram-Janaki Marg connecting the two locations.

The Bihar government has been developing Punaura Dham Janki Mandir, a Hindu pilgrimage site, in Sitamarhi district that is considered the birthplace of the goddess Sita.