"He thinks that he is Vajpayee. The roads were laid during Vajpayee's period. When TR Balu was minister of Highways, he brought in many roads to Tamil Nadu. After that, no roads have been built. No new road schemes were started after 2014. Let him list the 6000 crore expenditure on railways
"Before 2014, only Rs 900 crore were allocated each year. You know who was the 'karta-dharta' of the INDI alliance at that time. However, this year, Tamil Nadu's rail budget has exceeded Rs 6000 crore," the Prime Minister said.
"Before 2014, only Rs 900 crore were received every year for rail projects and you all know who was heading the INDI Alliance at that time. This time Tamil Nadu's rail budget is more than Rs 6000 crore," he said, suggesting that previous leadership failed to prioritize the State's develop
"A town that is thousands of years old is being connected by the 21st century engineering wonder. I thank our engineers and workers for their hard work. This bridge is India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. Big ships will be able to sail under it. Trains will also be able to trav
Pambam bridge is India's first vertical lift off bridge in Ramanathapuram. The 2.07-kilometre-long New Pamban Bridge, spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to India's engineering prowess and visionary infrastructure development.
After inaugurating India's first vertical lift sea bridge, New Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Ramanthanswamy temple in the state.
"On the way back from Sri Lanka a short while ago, was blessed to have a Darshan of the Ram Setu. And, as a divine coincidence, it happened at the same time as the Surya Tilak was taking place in Ayodhya. Blessed to have the Darshan of both," read post by PM Modi.
A demonstration of the bridge's functionality showcased its capabilities, with visuals from the area capturing key moments-- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) boat successfully navigated under the bridge, highlighting its clearance and waterway accessibility. Following the boat's passage, a train
Earlier, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai said that the party condemns the idea of One Nation One Election, the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the non disbursement of funds and other policies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Tambaram to Rameswaram via the new Pamban Bridge in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday.