“Selfish, mean politics had always overshadowed modernisation of Railways”: PM Modi
Coming down heavily on previous governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that selfish and mean politics has always dominated the modernization of the Indian Railways.
The Prime Minister today flagged off the world’s first semi-high-speed passenger train Ajmer-Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express on high-rise Overhead Electric (OHE) sector through video conferencing.
At the launch event, which he attended through video conferencing, the Prime Minister said that after independence, the modernization of railways was always dominated by political interests.
He said, “Unfortunately, the modernization of railways has always been overshadowed by selfish and selfish politics. Rampant corruption has neither allowed development in the railways nor has the selection process of the railways been transparent.”
It is only after 2014 that PM Modi said that revolutionary changes have started happening.
“Who will become the railway minister was decided considering political interest. It was in political interest that such trains were announced which never actually ran. The situation was such that the land of the poor was snatched and they were given jobs.” railway. Railway safety…cleanliness everything was ignored. Changes in all these systems started coming after 2014,” said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister’s remarks come against the backdrop of central agencies probing a land case for jobs involving Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members.
He said that Vande Bharat Express enriches the spirit of ‘India First, Always First’.
The Prime Minister said that Vande Bharat train has today become synonymous with development, modernity, self-reliance and stability. “Today’s journey of Vande Bharat will take us towards a developed India tomorrow,” he said.
He said that since Vande Bharat started, around 60 lakh people have traveled in these trains. The biggest feature of high speed Vande Bharat is that it saves people’s time. He said that from fast speed to beautiful design, Vande Bharat train is endowed with many features.
The Prime Minister said the central government is also working on about 1,400 km of roads in the border areas of Rajasthan. Along with road, the central government is also giving top priority to rail connectivity in Rajasthan.
The Prime Minister said that the Vande Bharat Express would immensely benefit the tourism industry of Rajasthan.
“I am fortunate to have flagged off the sixth Vande Bharat Express in the last two months,” he said.
The PM said that the Jaipur-Delhi journey will now be easier with the Vande Bharat Express. The tourism industry of Rajasthan will also get a lot of help from this train.
Bharat Gaurav trains are being appreciated and loved by the people across the country. Their very positive response about these trains can be seen on social media.
PM Modi said that the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme of Indian Railways is highly commendable, which aims to make each railway station as a promotion center and showcase local and indigenous manufacturing products.
He said that it has greatly benefited Rajasthan by distributing its locally made products across the country.
The PM said that Indian Railways has set up around 70 ‘One Station-One Product’ stalls in Rajasthan. Jaipuri quilts and handicrafts are being sold through these stalls. He said that small farmers, artisans and handicraftsmen of Rajasthan have got a new medium to reach the market.
The inaugural train will run between Jaipur and Delhi Cantt railway stations.
The regular service of this Vande Bharat Express will commence from Thursday, 13th April and will run between Ajmer and Delhi Cantt with stoppages at Jaipur, Alwar and Gurgaon.
Notably, Ajmer-Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express is the first Vande Bharat Express train from Rajasthan.
Vande Bharat Express is an indigenously built, semi-high speed and self propelled train set. The train is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities, providing a faster, more comfortable and more convenient travel experience to passengers
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