BJP Raises Doubt Over Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project

Bhubaneswar: Even as the state government is all set to go ahead with Bhubaneswar Metro Rail with Chief Minister scheduled to lay its foundation stone on January 1, 2024, the BJP has raised its doubt over the project.

Speaking to media person in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, state vice-president of BJP Biranchi Tripathy said announcement of Bhubaneswar Metro is one of poll gimmicks of the ruling BJD.

“While the government is not able to construct an overbridge perfectly with several such structures getting collapsed during construction, how can one believe that it would be able to successfully complete metro project in 4 years?” he asked.

“We have seen how many days the government took to complete Bomikhal overbridge in Bhubaneswar. Besides, there were several accidents during its construction. Keeping the government’s efficiency in view, construction of the elevated structure of the Metro Rail from Bhubaneswar airport to Trishulia raises serious doubt,” Tripathy said.

Claiming that the project is another lollipop being shown by the BJD to the people in view of the coming General Elections, the BJP leader said it has been the practice of the ruling party to announce such major projects to attract votes.

“We have seen many such announcements meeting a silent death earlier. The Metro project will also face similar fate once the elections are over,” he added.

It may be noted that the chief minister held a review meeting on the status of Phase I of Bhubaneswar Metro on Saturday. The Detailed Project Report for the metro rail has been approved at a total cost of Rs 5929 crore, which will be fully borne by the government.

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