Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Modi Rides Delhi Metro to SRCC Centenary Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a Delhi Metro train in New Delhi.
He was travelling to Shri Ram College of Commerce, or SRCC.
The college was celebrating 100 years since it was founded.
The journey happened on Teachers’ Day in India.
Modi rode for about 20 minutes and talked with students, children and other passengers.
He also shook hands with people on the train.
He later spoke at the college’s celebration.
In his speech, he talked about India’s economy and government achievements.
He later shared pictures and video moments from the metro ride.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled on Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line to Shri Ram College of Commerce on September 5, 2026.
During the roughly 20-minute journey, he spoke with students, schoolchildren, women and other passengers.
Modi used a travel card, boarded a coach and shook hands with commuters travelling toward Vishwavidyalaya station.
He attended SRCC’s centenary celebrations on Teachers’ Day and addressed students and other guests.
His speech covered economic growth, defence exports, terrorism, Naxalism, the new Parliament building and India’s COVID-19 response.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, SRCC students, schoolchildren and other Delhi Metro passengers.
- What
- Modi travelled by metro to attend SRCC’s centenary celebrations and address the gathering.
- When
- September 5, 2026; the journey took place at about 7 p.m., and Modi later shared glimpses of the ride on Sunday.
- Where
- Delhi, India; on the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line toward Vishwavidyalaya station and at SRCC.
- Why
- He was travelling to participate in SRCC’s 100th-anniversary programme held on Teachers’ Day.
- Event
- Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Occasion
- Teachers’ Day in India
- Metro route
- Yellow Line toward Vishwavidyalaya Metro station
- Journey length
- About 20 minutes
- College history
- SRCC was founded in 1926 and was marking its 100th year
- Economic figures cited
- Modi cited 7.8% quarterly growth, 9% higher electricity production, more than 20% growth in vehicle sales, and 8% higher steel and cement consumption
Sources
PM Modi Shares Glimpses of His Metro Journey to SRCC Program
PM Modi rides Delhi metro, interacts with passengers ahead of SRCC centenary event
PM Modi Takes Delhi Metro To SRCC, Chats With Students, Citizens Before Address | Watch
