Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Kochi Metro along with dignitaries, including Governor P Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. The prime minister, who began his speech in Malayalam, said he was happy to be part of the inauguration of the Kochi Metro. Today it was known as commercial capital of Kerala, the prime minister said. "Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is a 50-50 joint venture of the Centre and the state government. In a tweet shortly after he completed a ride in the Metro, Modi said that it was a "futuristic infrastructure that will contribute to India's growth".

Source: dna June 17, 2017 03:40 UTC