Rly min criticises Rahul’s remarks during US tour

TNN / Sep 25, 2024, 04:35 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Rly min criticises Rahul’s remarks during US tour

Jaipur: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments on reservations during his visit to the United States, stating that Congress had misled the public on this issue during the Lok Sabha elections but would not be able to do so in the upcoming polls. Vaishnaw made these remarks to the media in Jaipur on Tuesday, referring to Gandhi’s repeated accusations that the BJP intended to alter the reservation system by changing the Constitution.
Vaishnaw also criticised the UPA II govt for allocating only Rs 682 crores for railway development, compared to the Rs 9,960 crore sanctioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's govt. "Due to this substantial allocation, an important state like Rajasthan is witnessing rapid development in the railway sector," said the minister.
During his day-long visit, Vaishnaw met with chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to discuss the state’s role in expanding railway infrastructure and establishing new workshops.
“The CM discussed proposed projects in Rajasthan and emphasised the need for running more trains connecting religious sites between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The minister assured that his ministry would consider these suggestions,” according to a source.

We also published the following articles recently

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw vows strict action against train 'sabotage' bid, ropes in NIA to probe incidents
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the government is collaborating with the National Investigation Agency and state officials to combat frequent train sabotage attempts. Recent incidents like stone-pelting at the Mahabodhi Express highlight this issue. Indian Railways has also launched a Rail Rakshak Dal in the North Western Railway zone for swift rescue operations.

'10,000 trains will be covered by Kavach 4.0 in 5-6 years': Union railway minister Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed a trial for Kavach 4.0 between Sawai Madhopur and Indargarh stations. The system successfully managed various emergency scenarios. In the next five to six years, Kavach will be installed across India's rail network, covering 10,000 locomotives and extending over an additional 9,000 kilometers of tracks.

Street vendors criticise MCCs vending zone allocation
The Mangaluru City Corporation has designated a vending zone near the State Bank bus stand for street vendors displaced by Operation Tiger. However, the Dakshina Kannada District Street Vendors Association criticizes the location and lack of facilities, urging that vendors be allowed to return to their original spots like Maidan Road and Central Market.

End of Article