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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of 2 metro corridors in Mumbai

| | Dec 24, 2016, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be laying the foundation stone of two metro corridors in Mumbai, during his state visit on Saturday.

"Today I will be attending programmes in Maharashtra. This includes inauguration of new campus of National Institute of Securities Markets," the PM's tweet read.

"In Mumbai, will lay foundation stone of 2 metro corridors, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Phase 3 of Urban Transport Project & road projects," a subsequent tweet added.

In Maharashtra, the Prime Minister will also be visiting the city of Pune, where he will lay the foundation stone of another metro corridor.

"I will be in Pune to lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro Project's Phase-1. This project will bring lot of benefits to people of Pune," his tweet read.

Prime Minister Modi will also be performing the 'bhoomipujan' (ground breaking ceremony) of Shiv Smarak, a tribute to the great Maratha leader and icon Chhatrapati Shivaji.

"I am honoured to be getting the opportunity to perform the Bhoomipujan of #ShivSmarak," his tweet read.

Hailing Shivaji as a torch bearer of good governance, PM Modi said, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a torchbearer of courage, bravery & good governance. #ShivSmarak is a fitting tribute to him & his greatness."

 

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