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Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw today shared important information in the Rajya Sabha regarding Meerut’s historical heritage and the modernization of its railway station. He said that Meerut’s history is deeply intertwined with our First War of Independence (1857), and it is the government’s priority that the railway station’s design reflects this glorious history.
A Confluence of History and Modernity
Addressing the House, the Railway Minister stated that the station is being constructed in a manner befitting Meerut’s magnificent history. He said, “Meerut holds a special place in history. The stations there are being developed in accordance with Meerut’s glorious past.”
Appreciation for MP Laxmikant Vajpayee’s Initiative
Ashwini Vaishnaw specifically praised the efforts of Rajya Sabha MP Shri Laxmikant Vajpayee. The Railway Minister said that he had personally requested the MP to hold discussions with senior citizens and prominent citizens of Meerut so that the station’s design could truly reflect the spirit of the freedom movement.
The Minister said, “I thank Honorable MP Laxmikant Vajpayee ji for taking a very positive initiative in this direction. He sat down with local senior citizens and brainstormed, and has presented a new design. Work at the station is currently progressing rapidly based on this new design.”
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Under this new initiative, the Meerut railway station will not only be equipped with modern facilities, but it will also serve as a medium to bring to life the stories of the 1857 revolution and the freedom fighters of Meerut for future generations and travelers.
