New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took a metro ride after inaugurating the Airport Express line extension at Dwarka in Delhi.
The Prime Minister, who turned 73 today, interacted with the passengers in the metro as they wished him on his birthday. Prime Minister Modi gave chocolates to children who greeted him.
Several people took selfies with him.
He also spoke to the staff of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The high-speed corridor has been extended from Dwarka Sector 21 station to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station.
The nearly 2 km long extension will connect Dwarka Sector 21 and the India International Convention Centre.
“With the addition of this section, the total length of the Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 will be 24.9 km,” the DMRC said in a statement.
After inaugurating the Airport Express line, Prime Minister Modi unveiled the International Convention and Expo Center (IICC) also called ‘Yashobhoomi’ in Dwarka.
The conference center, built on over 73,000 square meters, has 15 conference rooms, including the grand auditorium, the grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms.
The auditorium features an innovative automated seating system that converts the flat floor into tiered, auditorium-style seating.