Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw offer prayers at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offered prayers at Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri on May 18. They were also accompanied by Sambit Patra.Today, PM Modi will flag off the Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express. PM Modi will also inaugurate several projects worth more than INR 8,200 crores in Odisha. While speaking to ANI, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Today, PM Modi will fulfil the dream of 4.5 crore Odiyas by flagging off the Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express train. The PM will inaugurate several projects worth more than INR 8200 crores in the state.” “On behalf of all Odiyas, I express gratitude towards PM Modi. Today, the high-speed Vande Bharat train has given a new identity to the country. It’s an auspicious day for the state today,” said Dharmendra Pradhan.