PM Modi REVEALS why he took ride in Delhi metro on his way to DU centenary fest

Umang Sharma|Jun 30, 2023, 14:16:23 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled in Delhi metro to address the centenary celebrations of Delhi University on Friday and his video has gone viral with many asking why the leader opted public transport?Addressing the function in DU, PM Modi shared told why he travelled via the metro to the university campus."Coming to the campus becomes more joyful when you travel with colleagues. Two friends together chatting about everything under the sun -- from Israel to Moon. Kaunsi film dekhi? (which film did you watch), OTT par wo series achhi hai? (Is that series on OTT worth watching), Wo wali reel dekhi ya nahi dekhi? (Did you see that reel trending on Instagram) So today, I also took Delhi metro to chat with my young friends," the Prime Minister said.PM Modi shared photos of his metro ride with youngsters as his co-passengers.

BJP shared video on its Twitter handle showing the Indian Prime Minister using smart cards to enter the metro premises amid tight security.

The Prime Minister boarded a yellow line metro train enroute Samaypur Badli station. The Vishwavidyalaya metro station is few stops ahead on that route and is the closest station to reach the DU campus.In the video of PM Modi taking a metro ride to DU campus, the leader is seen interacting with other passengers.

After reaching the Delhi University, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the varsity's Computer Centre and the building of the Faculty of Technology and the academic block which will be built in the North Campus of the University. He also addressed the students of the University.With inputs from agenciesRead all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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