BHOPALCOUNTRY’S latest semi-high speed train Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 1 at Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal. “This train symbolises the progress of India from mentality of slavery to selfreliance,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while flagging off the semi-high speedVande Bharat Express on Saturday. He said that our endeavour is to transform Railways and make travel convenient for people. He also praised the punctuality, technology and cleanliness of Vande Bharat Express. He said that the semihigh speed train is showcasing skill, potential and confidence of our nation. PM Modi started his address by expressing grief over the Indore incident.

 

He also paid tributes to the diseased and their families. During inauguration programme, over 300 children from several schools across State interacted with the Prime Minister. These children were selected to travel in train through an essay competition. He said that earlier it was very tough to spend time at railway stations. Trains were being late by several hours and people struggled hard to wait at platforms and waiting halls.

 

He said, now the problem is resolving as Indian Railways is moving towards modernisation. He said that passengers are not only safe from accidents but also getting medical facilities during the journey. People are being treated in trains in emergency as well. He further added that electrification work is also an example of modernisation in Indian Railways. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Railway Minister Ashwin Vaishnav and other senior officials were also present in the programme. Addressing a large gathering, CM Chouhan said, “It is a proud moment for Madhya Pradesh that country’s latest high speed train is running from our State.” Railway Minister Ashwin Vaishnav said that 1,200 stations in country will be developed as world class and this includes 80 stations of Madhya Pradesh. SOME PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN ‘SUPARI’ TO DENT MY IMAGE WITH SUPPORT FROM FEW INSIDE AND OUTSIDE INDIA: PM MODI : PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said some people are hellbent to sully his image and they have given a “supari” (contract) for this purpose colluding with certain people sitting in India and also outside the country. Modi’s veiled attack on Congress comes amid a slugfest between the Grand Old Party and BJP over Rahul Gandhi’s “democracy under brutal attack in India” remarks in the UK and Germany taking note of Rahul’s disqualification from Lok Sabha. The BJP has accused the Congress of “inviting foreign powers” for interfering in India’s internal matters. The Prime Minister was addressing a gathering at Rani Kamalapati railway station after flagging off the semi-high-speed BhopalDelhi Vande Bharat Express train.