Who inaugurated India's first metro rail service in Kolkata?
Correct Answer :
Indira Gandhi
Solution :
The correct answer is Indira Gandhi.
Historical Context & Details:
India's first metro railway system, known as the Kolkata Metro (earlier Metro Railway, Calcutta), was planned to alleviate traffic congestion in the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on December 29, 1972.
Commercial services officially inaugurated and commenced on October 24, 1984, under the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, running between Esplanade and Bhowanipore (now Netaji Bhavan) covering a stretch of 3.4 km.
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