Pune Metro Line awaiting PM Modi's inauguration, says Congress leader Mohan Joshi

Pune, Oct 24 (UNI) Former MLA and Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee senior vice-president Mohan Joshi on Saturday criticised the delay in commencing passenger services on the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor, alleging that the line was awaiting inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite the necessary safety clearance having been received. In a statement, Joshi said the Metro had been operating without passengers for more than 100 days, describing the situation as a waste of public money and an inconvenience to commuters awaiting the start of regular services. He said employees working in the Hinjewadi IT Park, residents and commuters from areas…