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PM Modi is set to visit Kolkata on August 22 to inaugurate three new Metro lines. He will take a ride between Jessore Road and Jai Hind Airport stations. This marks his second Metro trip in the city after launching the underwater line in 2024. The BJP also criticized the Bengal government for delaying railway projects.

Key Points: PM Modi to Ride Kolkata Metro Again After 1.5 Years

  • PM Modi to inaugurate extended Orange and Green Metro lines
  • His second Metro ride in Kolkata since underwater launch
  • Visit includes political meetings at Dum Dum Jail Ground
  • BJP criticizes Bengal govt over stalled railway projects
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After 1.5 years, PM Modi to take Metro ride in Kolkata again on Aug 22

PM Modi will inaugurate three new Metro lines in Kolkata on Aug 22 and take a ride, marking his second Metro trip in the city.

"The Prime Minister will take the first train from Jessore Road to Jai Hind Airport station – Samik Bhattacharya"

Kolkata, Aug 17

After one and a half years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to take a Metro ride again in Kolkata. On August 22, the Prime Minister will inaugurate three new Metro lines in and around the city. He will also visit one of the newly opened Metro lines himself and take a ride.

West Bengal BJP president and MP Samik Bhattacharya announced this at a press conference on Sunday.

"The Prime Minister will first reach Jessore Road Metro station by road from Kolkata Airport. He will inaugurate the metro service by standing at that station. He will then take the first train and go from Jessore Road station to Jai Hind Airport Metro station. After that, he will take the metro from Airport station and return to Jessore Road station. From there, he will reach Dum Dum Central Jail Ground by road where his administrative and political meetings will be held," said Bhattacharya.

This will be the second time the Prime Minister will take a Metro ride in Kolkata. In March 2024, PM Modi had inaugurated the country's first underwater metro in Kolkata and took the first ride under river Hooghly.

During his upcoming visit, PM Modi is going to inaugurate the extended services on the Orange Line (New Garia to Airport) and the Green Line (Sector Five to Howrah Maidan).

He had earlier inaugurated the services on the Orange Line from New Garia to Ruby (Hemant Mukherjee Station). This time, he will start passenger services from Ruby to Beliaghata. As a result, metro services will be available along the entire stretch of EM Bypass from New Garia to Beliaghata.

Meanwhile, Bhattacharya also attacked the West Bengal government, saying that 43 railway projects are stuck in the state.

"If a state does not have a specific land policy and if a government announces after coming to power that we will not acquire even a single square foot of land, then how can such railway projects be implemented?" Bhattacharya asked.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the development, I wish the state and central governments would work together better. These political fights are delaying important projects that common people need. The metro is for all of us, not just one party!
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Siddharth J
As a daily metro commuter in Kolkata, I can't wait for these new lines to open! The Ruby-Beliaghata stretch will be a huge relief for EM Bypass traffic. Hope the frequency is good and fares remain reasonable.
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Ananya R
Why does the PM only take metro rides during inaugurations? It would be nice if our leaders used public transport regularly to understand common people's struggles. Just saying... 🤷‍♀️
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Vikram M
The Howrah Maidan line will be revolutionary! Finally proper connectivity between Kolkata and Howrah. Hope they maintain the cleanliness and safety standards like Delhi Metro. Kolkata deserves world-class infrastructure.
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Kavya N
I'm happy about the development but concerned about the political blame game. 43 stuck railway projects? That's unacceptable! Both state and center need to sort this out for Bengal's progress.

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