Ambala-Chandigarh Metro Soon? Haryana Minister Anil Vij Sends Request

Haryana Minister Anil Vij urged Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to approve an Ambala-Chandigarh metro, citing traffic relief and development benefits.

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij.

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Haryana Metro News: Haryana Transport Minister minister Anil Vij on Friday, March 14, requested Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar to introduce a Metro route between Ambala and Chandigarh. He argued that passengers face significant traffic congestion during peak hours. If a Metro train is introduced between these two cities, it will save thousands of people time and make their commute easier.

Vij Praises Khattar For Ambala Cantonment Airport

After welcoming Khattar at the party office in Ambala, Anil Vij praised the former Chief Minister for his assistance in establishing the Ambala Cantonment domestic airport. He said that the airport’s construction has boosted transport and trade in the region.

Earlier, Khattar celebrated Holi with Vij and party workers. He posted in Hindi on the social media platform ‘X’ with a picture, "Yeh dosti hum nahin todenge (We shall not break this friendship)," indicating a strong political bond between him and Vij. The duo was rumoured to be at loggerheads over certain issues since 2020, including interference from the CMO during Khattar's stint as the CM.

Khattar Lauds State Unit For Municpal Corporation Poll Results

Khattar, now a BJP MP from Karnal, lauded the party’s resounding victory in the recently held municipal corporation elections in Haryana. He urged the newly elected representatives to work in the public interest. Khattar said that since 2014, the BJP has consistently won Lok Sabha, Assembly and local body elections, demonstrating the public’s unwavering faith in the party.

The BJP recently won 9 out of 10 mayoral elections in the state’s municipal corporations. Khattar attributed this to the party’s policies and public support and said the party will continue to serve the public in the same manner in the future.

(With inputs from PTI.)

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