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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik lays foundation stone of ₹6,225 crore Bhubaneswar Metro project

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 1, 2024 laid the foundation stone for the ₹6,225 crore Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project.

Before laying the foundation stone at Ratagada Lenka Sahi near Trishulia, Mr. Patnaik held a roadshow on the 26 km route of the proposed metro project. People stood on both sides of the road and different groups performed traditional folk dance and music to welcome the Chief Minister during the roadshow.

"Apan Mane Khusi Ta (Are you happy)", Mr. Patnaik asked the people gathered on the occasion. "Today (January 1, 2024) will remain in the history of Odisha's development. As promised earlier, we are laying the foundation stone of the metro rail project," he said.

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