PM flags off Vande Bharat Express, inaugurates Phase I of Ahmedabad Metro project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train, inaugurate phase-I of the Ahmedabad Metro rail project and also launch various projects worth Rs 7,200 crore on the second day of his Gujarat visit on Friday. Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar Capital railway station at around 10.30 am. He will take a ride on the train from Gandhinagar to Kalupur railway station in Ahmedabad. From Kalupur station, the prime minister will inaugurate phase-1 of the Ahmedabad Metro project, completed at a cost of Rs 12,925 crore, a state government release said.

In the evening, the PM will reach Ambaji town in Banaskantha district to launch various projects worth Rs 7,200 crore.

Here are the latest updates from PM Modi's Gujarat visit:

# PM Modi Lays Foundation Stones of Projects Worth Rs 7,200 Cr in Ambaji.

In Ambaji, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for many projects valued over Rs 7,200 crore. "With Maa Amba's blessings, we will get the strength to fulfil all our resolutions," he said in a speech.

# Ahmedabad Will Love Their Metro, Will Boost Connectivity and Comfort: PM Modi

At Kalupur Station my Vande Bharat journey ended and my journey on board the Ahmedabad Metro began. In no time, I was headed towards Thaltej, where an exceptional programme was held. Ahmedabad will love their Metro, which will boost connectivity and comfort. pic.twitter.com/M4FNSHeSW8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2022

# PM Modi Hails Inauguration of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, Calls it, "Big Day For 21st Century India"

21वीं सदी के भारत को देश के शहरों से नई गति मिलने वाली है।शहर में ट्रांसपोर्ट का सिस्टम आधुनिक हो, सीमलेस कनेक्टिविटी हो, यातायात का एक साधन दूसरे को सपोर्ट करे, ये किया जाना आवश्यक है: पीएम @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/JezZXTEeXE
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) September 30, 2022

# PM Modi inaugurates Phase I of the Ahmedabad Metro rail project

# PM Modi travels onboard Vande Bharat Express train from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad.

Gujarat | PM Narendra Modi travels onboard Vande Bharat Express train from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad
People from different walks of life, including those from the Railways family, women entrepreneurs and youngsters are his co-passengers on this journey, says PMO. pic.twitter.com/9Ccf2oYQBy— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2022

# PM Modi flags off the Vande Bharat Express train at Gandhinagar. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel also present.

The train will provide passengers aircraft-like travelling experience and advanced safety features including Kavach technology, an indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System, an official says.

Gujarat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express train at Gandhinagar pic.twitter.com/QwnmLvYmfE
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2022

Gujarat | Vande Bharat Express (Gandhinagar- Mumbai Central) to be inaugurated by PM Modi at Gandhinagar today pic.twitter.com/Gixw5mEG6i
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2022

# PM Modi inaugurated or laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 9,400 crore and held two roadshows in Gujarat and flagged the issue of corruption and nepotism in sports in the past while inaugurating the 36th National Games on the first day of his visit on Thursday.

# Gujarat, the home state of Modi, faces Assembly elections by the year-end and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making all-out efforts to retain power in the state, which it has ruled for nearly three decades now.

First Published: Sept 30, 2022 8:58 AM IST

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PM Modi Lays foundation stones for projects worth Rs 7,200 crore in Ambaji | Highlights

PM Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar Capital railway station at around 10.30 am. He will take a ride on the train from Gandhinagar to Kalupur railway station in Ahmedabad.

By CNBCTV18.com Sept 30, 2022 11:27:12 PM IST (Updated)

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