Sitamarhi, Aug. 8 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Janki Mata Temple at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi in Bihar. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary were also present during the event.

On Thursday, in an X post, Amit Shah said, "Tomorrow is an extremely auspicious and joyous day for the entire country, and especially for Mithilanchal, when the foundation stone for the comprehensive development plan of the sacred 'Punaura Dham Temple' and its premises will be laid at the birthplace of Mother Sita in Sitamarhi, Bihar."

"Additionally, to enhance connectivity for the devotees visiting here, PM Shri @narendramodi ji has approved the Sitamarhi-Delhi Amrit Bharat Train,...