Argus News - Aparajita Sarangi Urges CM Majhi to Reconsider Metro Rail Project Suspension

Bhubaneswar, Apr 10: Senior BJP leader and MP from Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi, has formally requested Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to kindly reconsider the State Cabinet decision regarding the suspension of Metro Rail Project in Bhubaneswar.

In a letter to Chief Minister, Sarangi emphasised that certain projects should not be evaluated solely on financial profitability but on their broader public utility.

“Some projects are not meant for profit, but are implemented keeping in mind the larger public interest,” she stated.

Sarangi highlighted the importance of the Metro Rail project for Bhubaneswar’s growing urban population, pointing out that it would ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and contribute to sustainable urban development. She urged the Chief Minister to revisit the cabinet’s stance and ensure that the project continues in the interest of the people.

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The suspension of the Metro Rail project has sparked debate across Odisha, with many citizens and political leaders expressing concern over the impact on the state’s infrastructure development. Sarangi’s intervention adds weight to the demand for reconsideration, as the project was seen as a transformative step for Bhubaneswar’s future.

The Chief Minister’s office has yet to issue a response to Sarangi’s request.