Prime Minister inaugurates , lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated , and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around ₹33,500 crore in Delhi. He launched two new corridors of the Delhi Metro, including the country’s first ‘Ring Metro’. While the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (Pink Line) corridor is of around 12.3 km, the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (Magenta Line) corridor spans around 9.9 km.Addressing the gathering, “Today, we have all gathered here to give a new momentum to the development of Delhi,” Shri Modi highlighted.
The scope of these projects is extensive, ranging from the growth of the Metro network to the establishment of modern residential complexes for thousands of government employees. “The people of Delhi, with new hope and a new resolve, formed the double-engine government here a year ago, and its result is visible today in these development works,” Shri Modi emphasized.
Celebrating International Women’s Day at the event, the Prime Minister lauded the massive presence of women and highlighted how their strength and self-confidence are driving India’s empowerment narrative across politics, science, and sports under the successful leadership of the state government. “Whether it is politics, administration, science, sports, or social service, India’s Nari Shakti is moving forward with a new energy in every field,” Shri Modi highlighted.
Emphasizing that Delhi is the global identity and energy symbol of Indian democracy, the Prime Minister noted that modernizing the capital’s infrastructure and connectivity, such as the Namo Bharat train and the historic expansion of the Metro network to 375 kilometers, is essential for showcasing India’s confidence to the world. “The more modern, convenient, and better connected Delhi becomes, the more strongly India’s self-confidence will be visible to the world,” Shri Modi remarked.
Expressing deep concern over recent events in West Bengal, the Prime Minister shared a grievance regarding the alleged disrespect shown by the state government toward the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, during her visit to a traditional Santal tribal festival. Invoking ancient wisdom on the downfall of the arrogant, he asserted that such politics of ego would ultimately be rejected by the citizens of the state. “The boycott and mismanagement of the President’s program is an insult to the Constitution and every daughter of this nation, and the people will never forgive this arrogance of power,” Shri Modi highlighted.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister described Delhi as a historic city that is currently witnessing a transformative era defined by the self-confidence of a “New India,” which will serve as the foundation for a developed future. PM Modi called upon all citizens to work collectively toward the fulfillment of national resolutions. Extending his final congratulations to the people for the newly launched projects, the Prime Minister invoked a spirit of harmony and national pride. “The self-confidence of New India will lead us toward a developed future, and I am confident that every family in Delhi will see a better and more prosperous life,” Shri Modi highlighted.(UPDATED ON 8TH MARCH 2026)
