AAP's Malvinder Singh Kang meets Vaishnaw, raises infrastructure issues in Anandpur Sahib
New Delhi, July 31
Aam Aadmi Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Friday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and discussed several railway infrastructure projects and public issues concerning the Shri Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.
Kang said he urged the Railway Minister to expedite key proposals, including providing rail connectivity to Shri Chamkaur Sahib and Balachaur, constructing an underpass at the Kariam village railway crossing and a Railway Under Bridge in SBS Nagar.
He also sought the upgradation of the unmanned Level Crossing C-62 at Basiala in Garhshankar into a fully manned crossing with the deployment of dedicated railway staff.
In a post on X, Kang wrote, "Today, I had the privilege of meeting Hon'ble Union Railway Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji and held a detailed discussion on several important railway infrastructure projects and public issues concerning the Shri Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. I urged the Hon'ble Minister to expedite key proposals, including providing rail connectivity to Shri Chamkaur Sahib and Balachaur, construction of an underpass at the Kariam village railway crossing, construction of a Railway Under Bridge in SBS Nagar, and the upgradation of the unmanned Level Crossing C-62 at Basiala (Garhshankar) into a fully manned crossing with the deployment of dedicated railway staff."
Kang said he was encouraged by the Railway Minister's positive response towards the early consideration and implementation of the long-pending public demands.
He also expressed gratitude to Vaishnaw for approving a halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Nangal Railway Station and supporting the upgradation and modernisation of the Shri Anandpur Sahib and Mohali railway stations.
"I am encouraged by the Hon'ble Minister's positive and reassuring response towards the early consideration and implementation of these long-pending public demands. I also expressed my profound gratitude to the Hon'ble Minister for approving the halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Nangal Railway Station and for supporting the upgradation and modernisation of the Shri Anandpur Sahib and Mohali railway stations," the post read.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but I wish MPs from all parties would work together on such issues instead of making it political. Railway connectivity to Chamkaur Sahib is not just about infrastructure - it's about connecting our religious and historical sites with the rest of the country. Let's hope this materialises.
This is what we need - constructive politics focusing on development. The Vande Bharat halt at Nangal is a small step but makes a big difference for local commuters. 👏 But sir, please also focus on cleanliness and maintenance of stations, not just new projects.
A positive step indeed. But I have seen many such meetings in the past - the real test is in implementation. Punjab has been neglected in railway infrastructure for decades. Let's see if this MP can actually deliver results on ground, not just post on X.
गुरु की नगरी को रेल सेवा मिले ये बहुत जरूरी है! Anandpur Sahib is a major pilgrimage site, and better connectivity will boost tourism and local economy. Also, converting unmanned crossings to manned ones is crucial for safety - many accidents happen due to negligence at such crossings. 💪
It's refreshing to see politicians from opposition parties engaging constructively with the central government for public welfare. This is how governance should work - setting aside political differences for development. Hope other MPs also follow this example.
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