New Delhi, April 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to visit Kanpur on 24th April to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs.20,000 crore.

However, in light of the recent terror attack that claimed a number of lives, including that of Shubham- a courageous young son of Kanpur, and keeping in mind the somber mood and sentiments of the people, the event has been cancelled.

As a mark of respect, it was considered appropriate to defer any celebratory or formal public engagement in Kanpur during this period of grief.

On the same day, the Prime Minister will attend a pre-scheduled official programme in Madhubani, Bihar, on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Diwas, which will also see participa...