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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Kolkata who braved heavy rainfall to attend his development programs. He inaugurated metro projects worth Rs 5,200 crore, including new stretches that enhance urban connectivity. Despite weather warnings, enthusiastic crowds lined the streets and filled the venue with cutouts and balloons. The Prime Minister's metro ride and interactions with citizens highlighted the significance of these infrastructure upgrades for West Bengal's future.

Key Points: PM Modi Thanks Kolkata Crowds Braving Rain for Metro Launch

  • Modi inaugurates Rs 5,200 crore metro projects in Kolkata
  • Flags off three new metro services including airport connectivity
  • Interacts with students and workers during metro ride
  • Large crowds gather despite heavy rainfall forecasts
  • BJP supporters fill Dum Dum Central Jail ground venue
  • Development projects aim to transform West Bengal infrastructure
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'Grateful to people of Kolkata for affection', says PM Modi

PM Modi expresses gratitude to Kolkata citizens who attended metro project inaugurations despite heavy rainfall, inspiring his commitment to West Bengal's development.

"Grateful to the people of Kolkata for the affection. They braved the rains and came out to express their blessings. - PM Modi"

Kolkata, Aug 22

After inaugurating the metro railway projects and addressing a public meeting in West Bengal on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the people who braved the inclement weather to attend his programme.

Taking to his official X account, PM Modi said, "Grateful to the people of Kolkata for the affection. They braved the rains and came out to express their blessings. This affection inspires me to work even harder for this iconic city and the entire West Bengal."

PM Modi was in Kolkata on Friday to attend multiple programmes.

He inaugurated and lay the foundation of development projects worth Rs 5,200 crore, including three new stretches of the Kolkata Metro, and an elevated corridor in adjacent Howrah.

PM Modi visited the Jessore Road Metro Station, where he flagged off the Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro service.

In addition, through video conferencing, he also flagged off the Sealdah-Esplanade metro service and the Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro service.

He also undertook a metro ride from Jessore Road Metro Station to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and returned back.

During the metro ride, the Prime Minister interacted with school students and metro railway workers who also accompanied him.

Later, he attended a government programmes at the Dum Dum Central Jail ground where he officially inaugurated the development projects for West Bengal.

Braving the rain, a large number of people had gathered at the entire stretch of road from Jessore Road Metro Station to Dum Dum Central Jail ground, to greet the Prime Minister.

They held PM Modi's cutouts and colourful balloons to welcome him to the city.

The same enthusiasm was also seen at the public meeting at Dum Dum Central Jail ground, which was filled with BJP supporters and workers.

Despite heavy rain battering the city since Friday morning, the people stayed put at the venue, eagerly waiting for the Prime Minister.

The Meteorological Department had forecast heavy rain in Kolkata and its adjoining areas throughout the day.

The inclement weather, however, could not dampen the spirit of the people, who made their presence felt at all the programmes.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Kolkata resident, I'm happy about the metro expansion but hope the state and central government work together for smooth implementation. We need better public transport desperately!
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Michael C
Impressive to see people's enthusiasm despite heavy rains. Shows how much infrastructure development matters to common people. The metro connectivity to airport is a game changer!
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the development projects, I hope the government also focuses on improving drainage systems in Kolkata. The city faces severe waterlogging during monsoons which affects daily life.
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Sarah B
The interaction with school students during metro ride was a nice touch! It's important for young generation to see infrastructure development firsthand. Education and infrastructure go hand in hand 👍
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Vikram M
5200 crore investment in Bengal's infrastructure is substantial. Hope these projects get completed on time without delays. Kolkata deserves world-class metro system like Delhi has developed.

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