Purauradham/Sitamarhi, Dec. 23 -- Reiterating the NDA government's commitment to the development of Maithili language and the Mithila region, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said that Punaura Dham, along with the entire Mithila region, will emerge as an international centre of tourism.

Addressing the 23rd International Maithili Conference on Sunday at Punauradham, the birthplace of Goddess Janaki, Saraogi said that the BJP has been working for the development of Mithila since the days of the Janasangh. He assured that the NDA government was firmly committed to the overall development of Mithila and the Maithili language.

Recalling the contribution of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Saraogi said that the steps taken by Vajpa...