Vande Bharat train ‘big gift’ for Rajasthan:CM Gehlot

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Jaipur, Apr 12 (PTI) Describing the launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Ajmer and Delhi Cantonment as a “big gift” for Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the state will become an economic leader in the country if rail facilities are increased here.

Speaking at the Jaipur railway station after the state’s first Vande Bharat train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually, Gehlot said there is a great need for development of railways in Rajasthan due to its geographically distinct identity.

He said rapid industrial development has taken place in Rajasthan. “For this reason, if rail facilities are increased here, the state will become a leader in the country from the point of view of the economy,” he said.