The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated a new metro link between Noida and Delhi. He unveiled a plaque at Botanical Garden Metro Station, to mark the inauguration of a portion of the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro, connecting Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi. He also travelled briefly on the metro train, before arriving at the venue for the public meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed greetings on the occasion of Christmas. He also noted that the day marks the birthdays of two Bharat Ratnas – Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, and Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
He said that it is due to the people of Uttar Pradesh that the nation has got a strong and stable Government. He added that he would always remain grateful to the people of Uttar Pradesh for their affection.
We live in an era in which connectivity is all-important, he said, adding that just inaugurated metro line would serve not just the present, but also future generations. He said that by 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom, he dreams that we live in an India in which our petrol imports reduce. In order to achieve this, he added, state-of-the-art mass transit systems are the need of the hour. Noting that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji took a ride on the Delhi Metro in December 2002, Shri Narendra Modi said that since then, the metro network in the National Capital Region has expanded considerably.
The Prime Minister asserted that governance cannot happen when the dominant thought process begins at 'Mera Kya' and ends at 'Mujhe Kya.' He said that these mindsets are now being changed. He added that for the Union Government, decisions are about national interest and not political gains.
The Prime Minister said that earlier Governments took pride in making new laws. He said the current Government wishes to be the Government that removes obsolete laws. Good governance cannot happen when outdated laws hamper decision-making, he added.
The Prime Minister congratulated the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and said his focus on good governance is taking the State to new heights. He credited him with ending the superstition associated with Noida, by coming to this city. If anybody thinks that not going to a place will prolong their CM tenure and visiting a place will curtail it, such a person does not deserve to be a Chief Minister, the Prime Minister asserted.
The Prime Minister also touched upon the work being done on railway infrastructure, expanding road network, and strides in the renewable energy sector. He described Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji as 'Bharat Marg Vidhata,' and said he has shown us the way towards development.
Earlier, in his speech, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said the Prime Minister has given a new meaning to politics of this nation. He added that the Prime Minister always says that we have to move ahead on the path of development.
I convey my greetings on the occasion of Christmas. Today we mark the birthdays of two Bharat Ratnas. One is Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and the second, Atal Ji: PM @narendramodi in Noida
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
It is due to the people of Uttar Pradesh that the nation has got a strong and stable Government. I will always remain grateful to UP for their affection: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
We live in an era in which connectivity is all important. This Metro, whose line was just inaugurated, is not only for the present but also for future generations: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/IrYqQw6g18
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
In 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom, I dream that we live in an India in which our petrol imports reduce. In order to achieve this, state of the art mass transit systems are the need of the hour: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/IrYqQw6g18
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
24th December 2002...Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji took the ride on the metro. This was a historic moment. Since then, the Metro network in NCR has expanded considerably: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/IrYqQw6g18
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
Governance cannot happen when the dominant thought process begins at 'Mera Kya' and ends at 'Mujhe Kya.' We have changed these mindsets. For us, decisions are about national interest and not political gains: PM @narendramodi in Noida
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
Earlier Governments took pride in making new laws. We said, we want to be the Government that removes laws that are obsolete. Good governance can't happen when outdated laws hamper decision making: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
I want to congratulate @myogiadityanath Ji, whose focus on good governance is taking UP to new heights: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
I am very happy. Due to his dress, few people find it fashionable to believe @myogiadityanath is not 'modern enough' but it is Yogi Adityanath Ji who has done what CMs of UP did not do- he has come to Noida. Faith is important but blind faith is not desirable: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
When I became CM, people told me of a few places where no CMs went because they were inauspicious. I was clear...I would go to all those places in my first year itself. Driven by blind faith and superstition, leaders never went to places for decades. How unfortunate is that: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
Unfortunately, there were superstitions associated with Noida and in his own style, @myogiadityanath has risen above these superstitions and come to Noida: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
If anybody thinks not going to a place will prolong their CM tenure and visiting a place will curtail it, such a person does not deserve to be a Chief Minister: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
Work on railway infrastructure, expanding road network is happening at a historic pace under the tenure of our Government at the Centre: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
India is making strides in the renewable energy sector. When we came to power, LED bulbs were expensive but now it is affordable: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji is the 'Bharat Marg Vidhata.' He has shown us the way towards development. He focussed on futuristic road infrastructure: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 25, 2017
