Hyderabad: Due to the tight time schedule, there will be no public meeting to mark the inauguration of Hyderabad Metro Rail, the world’s largest public-private participation costing an estimated Rs 18,000 crore.
Public meetings are usually organised for the dedication of major projects by Prime Minister. Mr Modi had addressed the inaugural function at Metro Kochi on June 17.
According to sources, the state government had proposed holding a public meeting near the Miyapur Metro Rail station, where it expected the Centre to announce a commitment for the expansion of the project.
The idea was dropped due to Mr Modi’s tight schedule. The Metro Rail launch was included in his itinerary just two days ago, a senior officer said. The government’s request for an hour for the inaugural was not considered, he said.
Mr Modi has spared 10 minutes for a ‘political reception’ in his honour to be held by state BJP leaders at the Begumpet airport on Tuesday.
Soon after landing at the airport, and after the state government’s ceremonial reception ends, Mr Modi will come over to a special stage being erected by BJP leaders near the entrance.
According to city BJP president and party MLC N. Ramachandra Rao, Mr Modi will receive greetings from party leaders and wave to the cadre.
“All the important BJP leaders will be introduced to Mr Modi. Whether he will address the cadre for a few minutes or not depends on the situation,” Mr Ramachandra Rao said.
