PM Modi inaugurates a stretch of new Magenta line

Shobhit Kalra
Published on: 25 Dec 2017 7:51 AM GMT
Delhi Metro: PM Modi inaugurates a stretch of new Magenta line
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Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a stretch of the new Magenta line of the Delhi Metro. The line connects Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi.

He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and UP Governor Ram Naik. They also took a ride on the newly inaugurated stretch of the new Magenta line.

PM Modi said that the newly-built Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro is an example of modernising urban transport and making travel between Delhi and Noida faster and convenient.

Addressing the people at the function, PM Modi said, "I convey my greetings on the occasion of Christmas. Today we mark the birthdays of two Bharat Ratnas. One is Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and the second is Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji."

What else he said?

  • It is due to the people of Uttar Pradesh that the nation has got a strong and stable government.
  • I will always remain grateful to UP for their affection.
  • In 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom, I dream that we live in an India in which our petrol imports reduce.
  • In order to achieve this, state of the art mass transit systems are the need of the hour.
  • December 24, 2002... Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji took a ride on the metro.
  • This was a historic moment. Since then, it has been 15 years and the Metro network in NCR has expanded considerably.
  • Governance cannot happen when the dominant thought process begins at 'Mera Kya' and ends at 'Mujhe Kya'.
  • We have changed these mindsets. For us, decisions are about national interest and not political gains.
  • I am very happy. Due to his dress, few people find it fashionable to believe that CM Yogi Adityanath is not 'modern enough' but it is Yogi Adityanath Ji who has done what CMs of UP never did- he came to Noida.
  • Faith is important but blind faith is not desirable.
  • When I became CM, people told me of a few places where no CMs went because they were inauspicious.
  • I was clear I would go to all those places in my first year itself.
  • There were superstitions associated with Noida and in his own style, Yogi ji rose above them and came to Noida.

"This new line is yet another example of how we are modernising urban transportation. This year, I have had the opportunity to inaugurate and travel in the Kochi as well as Hyderabad Metros," Modi tweeted earlier in the day.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also addressed the crowd at the inauguration function.

  • Inauguration of Metro's Magenta Line will prove to be a milestone towards realizing the dreams of development for Noida & Greater Noida region.
  • We committed to bringing new metro lines in Kanpur and Agra also.
  • Today is Christmas and it is also the birthday of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • I thank our PM for giving Uttar Pradesh the offering of this new metro line on this occasion.

The Botanical Garden-Kalkaji section has nine stations. Apart from Kalkaji Mandir, all other stations are elevated. Travel time between the two will be reduced from 52 minutes (Botanical Garden to Mandi House via Blue Line and onwards to Kalkaji on Violet Line) to 19 minutes on the Magenta Line.

The entire line, when complete, will run from Botanical Garden to Janakpuri West.

Shobhit Kalra

Shobhit Kalra

Writer has 10 years of experience in digital media. Presently working as Chief Sub Editor at newstrack.com. An avid reader and always willing to learn new things and techniques.

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