According to reports, Kerala will soon get a new Vande Bharat Express train from the Centre. The state BJP leadership confirmed that the announcement will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in the state later this month. The train’s arrival in Palakkad this morning from Chennai evoked a great response among local people who thronged the station to get a glimpse of it and accorded it a grand reception. The new Vande Bharat Express has been described as a “Vishu kaineettam” to the people of the state from the Centre and the Prime Minister. The semi-high-speed train is expected to accelerate the development of Kerala.According to Union Minister V Muraleedharan, the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express in Kerala is a positive step that will accelerate the state’s development. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the railway minister for allotting the train to the southern state and said that it was an answer to those who had doubts about its introduction.
It seems that Muraleedharan is implying that the Vande Bharat Express is a positive development for Kerala, as it will accelerate the state’s development without causing difficulty to anyone. He also seems to be contrasting this with the state government’s efforts to implement the Silver Line project, which he suggests involves evicting people.
Regarding the allegations of a political agenda behind the allotment of the Vande Bharat Express to Kerala, Muraleedharan denies this and suggests that the Prime Minister has made similar announcements before his visits in the past.
It is good to see that the MPs have welcomed the allotment of the Vande Bharat Express to Kerala. However, it is also important to acknowledge that the traffic issues in Kerala are complex and cannot be resolved by the arrival of a single train. It requires a more comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying issues such as road infrastructure, public transportation, and urban planning.
