Archive · 28 May 2025
Gadag Station Opens Incomplete Despite PM's Virtual Inauguration
The Prime Minister recently opened the Gadag railway station, which had been renovated.
However, not everything was finished when it opened.
The escalators and elevators don't work, and some areas are still under construction.
People are upset because they expected a completed station.
It seems the opening happened quickly because of political reasons.
Now, people are facing issues like incomplete construction and broken facilities.
PM Modi virtually inaugurated the renovated Gadag railway station on May 22.
The station was developed at a cost of over Rs 23 crore.
Many essential works, including escalators and lifts, remain incomplete.
Station employees suggest the inauguration timing was driven by politics.
Passengers expressed disappointment at the unfinished state of the station.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the station.
- What
- Virtual inauguration of Gadag railway station, developed under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
- When
- Inaugurated on May 22; as of May 27, several works incomplete.
- Where
- Gadag railway station.
- Why
- Inauguration was expedited due to political decisions.
Citizens/Public
Railway Department/Political
Station Completion
Citizens/Public
Frustrated with the incomplete station and potential safety risks.
Railway Department/Political
Railway officials likely saw the virtual inauguration as a way to showcase progress, despite incomplete work.
- Development Cost
- Rs 23+ crore
- Inauguration Date
- May 22
- Escalators/Lifts Status
- Non-functional due to power connection issues
- Work Completion
- Pending
- Affected Group
- Public/Citizens
