India’s Finance Minister Boards Mumbai Local, Passengers Take Selfie
Commuters on a Mumbai local train were surprised to see an unusual co-passenger this morning. The passengers’ delight evolved into an unforgettable experience when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman entered their carriage and chatted with them.
Taking to X, the official handle of Nirmala Sitharaman’s Office posted, “Smt @nsitharaman interacts with commuters while travelling from Ghatkopar to Kalyan in a Mumbai local train.”
Smt @nsitharaman interacts with commuters while travelling from Ghatkopar to Kalyan in a Mumbai local train. pic.twitter.com/T15BdC3f5V
— Nirmala Sitharaman Office (@nsitharamanoffc) February 24, 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman’s Office also shared a few glimpse and a video of her journey.
Glimpses from Smt @nsitharaman's train journey from Ghatkopar to Kalyan. https://t.co/KE4z1WEf4B pic.twitter.com/HhREX9zViA
— Nirmala Sitharaman Office (@nsitharamanoffc) February 24, 2024
Taking to X, the official handle of Nirmala Sitharaman’s Office posted, “Smt @nsitharaman was received by Shri @KapilPatil_, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, upon her arrival at the Kalyan Railway Station.”
Smt @nsitharaman was received by Shri @KapilPatil_, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, upon her arrival at the Kalyan Railway Station. https://t.co/KE4z1WDHf3 pic.twitter.com/eCiuTUmYYm
— Nirmala Sitharaman Office (@nsitharamanoffc) February 24, 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman’s train travel took her from Ghatkopar to Kalyan, both Mumbai suburbs, according to an online statement by her office. Photos shared alongside showed her posing for selfies with young people and office workers.
Local trains are considered Mumbai’s lifeline, transporting nearly 60 lakh passengers each day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used public transport on multiple occasions and spoken with people.
