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In a momentous event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off a metro train between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade in Kolkata, marking the inauguration of India’s first underwater metro train with an under-river tunnel. The historic occasion saw PM Modi actively engaging with the moment by traveling with school students on the groundbreaking underwater metro train.
#WATCH | West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels with school students in India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/95s42MNWUS
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2024
PM Modi with School Students in India’s First Underwater Metro Train. During the journey, PM Modi interacted with metro staff, fostering a direct connection with those contributing to the success of this transformative project. The underwater metro train ride included the esteemed presence of state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar and West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari, further emphasizing the significance of the event.
The inauguration ceremony also featured PM Modi laying the foundation stone for multiple connectivity projects in Kolkata, totaling an impressive Rs 15,400 crores. This collective effort is poised to enhance urban mobility, provide seamless connectivity, and contribute to the overall development of the city.
#WATCH | West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple connectivity projects worth Rs. 15,400 crores, in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/5UseNpxwZ2
— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2024
India’s First Underwater Metro Train in Kolkata. The underwater metro train project, fulfilling a dream cherished by Kolkata’s residents for almost 53 years, is a testament to India’s commitment to transformative infrastructure initiatives. PM Modi’s active involvement in this historic journey highlights the government’s dedication to advancing public transportation and fostering sustainable urban development.
