- Students share memorable experience of meeting the Prime Minister
- PM Modi highlights role of infrastructure in national growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with students aboard the Vande Bharat Express in Varanasi. The students expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to travel and meet the Prime Minister during the launch of the train. The interactive session gave them a chance to share their views and experiences on the new Vande Bharat service and discuss ideas for a progressive India.
One of the students said, “This is my first time travelling on the Vande Bharat. I feel very happy and proud to be sitting on this train. I want to thank my teachers and the Railway Minister for giving us this opportunity. PM Modi talked to me about how we can contribute to keeping Varanasi clean and help in building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.” Another student stated, “PM Modi saw my painting and asked about its theme. I told him my inspiration was ISRO and DRDO and the way our country is progressing. PM Modi also advised us to focus on cleanliness.”
A third student shared, “PM Modi asked how I was selected among other students. I told him I was chosen through an essay competition, and my essay was on Viksit Banaras.” Another student said, “PM Modi listened to my poem,” while one more added, “I feel really good to be here. It feels like I’m on an airplane. Interacting with PM Modi was a wonderful experience.”
Earlier in the day, Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, connecting key routes across India. Addressing the event, he said, “Infrastructure has played a great role in the development of countries. Consider a place where there is no railway station — once it is built, development begins naturally. Think about a region where there is no road; when a road is constructed, farmers can take their produce to markets, and progress starts.”
He added that Vande Bharat, NaMo Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains represent India’s growing strength and capability. “Over 160 new Vande Bharat trains are running in the country. I want to congratulate all the people of Varanasi and the entire nation for this achievement. Foreigners are amazed when they see Vande Bharat.” Modi emphasized that these projects reflect “India’s journey toward self-reliance and modernisation.”
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