Kolkata, June 6 -- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the previously stalled 62-metre viaduct gap at Chingrighata on the Kolkata Metro's Orange Line, saying the project, long delayed under the TMC government, is now moving forward rapidly for the benefit of city residents.

Speaking to the media, Railway Minister said, "The Kolkata Metro is a vital piece of infrastructure for the city's residents... PM Modi has consistently placed great emphasis on this project... Very unfortunately, the TMC government stopped this project at the Chingrighata site. This is a classic example of how the TMC government was against the development... Ultimately, the people settled the score; by electing the BJP with a huge majority....