On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti by laying the foundation stone for a new terminal at Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar, Haryana, and flagged the first flight to Ayodhya. Speaking at a large public gathering, he pointed out that India had only 74 airports before 2014, but that number has now more than doubled to over 150 in the past ten years, showcasing prominent improvements in the country's connectivity compared to previous governments.

The start of regular flights from Hisar is expected to strengthen Haryana's air network significantly. Flights will now run twice a week to Ayodhya and three times a week to Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. The new terminal, with a budget of over ₹410 crore, will feature a modern passenger building, a separate cargo area, and a new air traffic control tower. Modi also paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing the day as a “Diwali” for Dalits and the nation’s marginalised and backward communities.

Addressing a gathering, PM Modi praised Haryana, saying, “Your soldiers, sportsmen, and brotherhood are the identity of Haryana,” and expressed gratitude for the crowd’s energetic response.

Looking back on his early political days in the state, he shared, “All the people who worked with me — their hard work laid the foundation for the BJP in Haryana. Today, I am proud that Haryana is working seriously towards fulfilling the resolve of a Viksit Bharat.”

He reaffirmed the BJP’s focus on inclusive progress and said, "The BJP’s mantra is to work for the rapid development of all Dalits, the poor, the marginalised, and backward communities in Haryana. In line with this mantra, flights have now started from the holy land of Shri Krishna’s Haryana to Bhagwan Ram’s Ayodhya.”

Speaking about the airport terminal project, he called it a reflection of the hopes and ambitions of the people of Haryana. He reminded them, “I had promised you that people wearing slippers would also take flight. Today, we are witnessing this promise being fulfilled across the country.”

He also pointed out the success of the UDAN scheme, which has helped many Indians experience air travel for the first time.

“Before 2014, the country had just 74 airports. Today, the number has crossed the 150 mark,” PM Modi said, emphasising the positive outcomes of the UDAN Yojana (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) focuses on expanding regional air connectivity and making flying affordable for everyone.

Later today, Prime Minister Modi will visit Yamuna Nagar to launch and lay foundation stones for several development projects, and he will also interact with the public during his visit.

As part of efforts to upgrade power infrastructure and provide electricity to the most remote areas, he will lay the foundation stone for an 800 MW thermal power unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant. The project, built over 233 acres at around ₹8,470 crore, is expected to improve Haryana’s energy security and help ensure a steady power supply.

In support of the GOBARDhan initiative (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan), the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation for a Compressed Biogas Plant in Mukarabpur, Yamuna Nagar. This plant is projected to produce 2,600 metric tonnes of biogas annually to improve organic waste management, promote clean energy, and support environmental goals. Additionally, PM Modi will inaugurate the Rewari Bypass, a 14.4 km stretch built under the Bharatmala Pariyojana at a cost of ₹1,070 crore. The bypass is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Rewari City, cut travel time between Delhi and Narnaul by nearly an hour, and drive economic and social growth in the region.