Why is Narendra Modi not following Vajpayee's footsteps?

On 25 March 2023, PM Modi inaugurated Bengaluru’s Whitefield-Krishnarajapura section of Namma Metro and he purchased a ticket to travel in it. He also purchased metro ticket while inaugurating Pune, Nagpur, Kanpur, Noida (Delhi Metro Magenta line from Botanical Garden to Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Noida) Metro etc. As a PM he need not to purchase a ticket but he does every time as PM Vajapyee did the same while inaugurating India’s second Metro – Delhi Metro in 2002.

PM Modi inaugurating Whitefield section of Bengaluru Namma Metro on 25 March 2023

PM Vajpayee promoted Delhi metro to avoid Delhi’s chaotic traffic and Modi is doing the same. He is sometime seen in Delhi Metro airport line to avoid traffic and also used Metro taking South Korean President and Australian PM with him. While inaugurating Magenta line on Vajpayee’s birthday 25th December 2017, Modi said ‘on December 24, 2002 then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took a ride on the metro and it was a historic moment. Since then, the Metro network in NCR has expanded considerably.’

PM Modi inaugurating Delhi Metro Magenta line from Noida Botanical Garden station

Modi inaugurates Pune Metro

Modi inaugurates Kochi metro

Modi inaugurates Mumbai Metro

So, who says Modi is not following Vajpayee’s footsteps. Have you seen any congress, SP, BSP or RJD politicians pay for ticket during inauguration? They don’t even pay highway toll tax and threaten or beat toll employees.

Not just Delhi Metro but Metro lines expanded in other cities also during Modi era from 4 cities and total length of 258 km in May 2014 to 13 cities and total length of 680 km in Oct 2020.

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PM Buys Pune Metro Ticket For Inaugural Ride. See Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Pune metro rail project and took a ride with "young friends" in the 12-km stretch shortly thereafter.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-buys-pune-metro-ticket-for-inaugural-ride-see-pic-2806392
PM Modi buys metro ticket in Nagpur, rides with school children. Watch
Modi also interacted with those from the start up sector and citizens from other walks of life, according to Prime Minister's Office. | Latest News India
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-purchases-metro-ticket-in-nagpur-rides-with-school-children-watch-101670734744956.html
PM Narendra Modi buys ticket before boarding Kanpur Metro, netizens laud
BJP leader Sambit Patra, took to Twitter to laud the Prime Minister for buying the ticket.
https://zeenews.india.com/mobility/pm-narendra-modi-purchase-ticket-before-boarding-kanpur-metro-netizens-laud-2423542.html
PM inaugurates Whitefield-Krishnarajapura Metro Line of Bangalore Metro, purchases ticket before taking ride
PM Modi also took a ride in the metro and interacted with people from different walks of life. During his journey, he also interacted with the workers and staff of Bangalore Metro
https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/pm-inaugurates-whitefield-krishnarajapura-metro-line-of-bangalore-metro-purchases-ticket-before-taking-ride20230325184034/

 

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