PM Modi To Flag-Off Kerala's First Vande Bharat Train, Dedicate Projects Worth Rs 3,200 Cr Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday flag-off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express train that will run from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram central station.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday flag-off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express train that will run from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram central station. The semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express will cover 11 districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod. Kerala BJP has Modi will receive a grand reception at the international airport in Thiruvananthapuram when he arrives in the state.

A statement by Prime Minister's Office (PMO) informed that  Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone and dedicate various projects to the nation worth more than Rs. 3200 crores on his trip to Kerala. 

The official release also mentioned that Modi will lay the foundation of multiple rail projects including the redevelopment of Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Varkala Sivagiri railway stations. 

The Prime Minister embarked on a visit to several places in the country across Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Daman and Diu. In Kerala, PM Modi said  that India's 'Yuva Shakti' is the driving force behind our country's development journey, after holding a mega roadshow in Kochi dressed in traditional Kerala attire. PM Modi began his road show on foot, waving to the crowds gathered on both sides of the road along the route, which was heavily guarded. Speaking at the 'Yuvam Conclave', the PM emphasised the strength and capabilities of the youth of the country.

"Have faith in the youth, who are instrumental in transforming India into one of the fastest growing economies in the world," PM Modi said. "There was a time when India was one of the Fragile Five. However, we are now known as the fastest-growing economy. You, the youth, are responsible for making this possible. That is why I have the most faith in the country's youth," he was quoted as saying by PTI.

"When India is walking ahead with the resolution of New India, when India is shouldering global responsibilities, the youth of the country and Kerala has stepped forward to lead India's development journey," the PM said, expressing his delight.