Sitharaman travels by Mumbai local train

February 24, 2024 19:16

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday travelled by a local train from Ghatkopar in Mumbai to Kalyan in neighbouring Thane district.

The minister shared on X a few pictures of her journey by the local train, lifeline of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

She interacted with fellow commuters during the 30-km ride, the social media post said.

More than 65 lakh people travel by suburban trains in the Mumbai region every day.

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