Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while campaigning in Kolhapur for the upcoming elections, promised the introduction of Vande Bharat Express trains from Kolhapur. He highlighted the development initiatives undertaken by the current government, including the expansion of the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway and the Shaktipeeth Expressway, which will enhance connectivity in the region....
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He also mentioned the inauguration of Kolhapur airport expansion, emphasizing its role in boosting tourism and economic development. Modi criticized the previous Congress-led government for neglecting the region's development despite its potential. However, the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway has faced opposition from farmers due to potential land acquisition.