LIVE: PM Modi Inaugurates New Pamban Sea Bridge In Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban sea bridge in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram today. This inauguration of India’s first vertical sea lift bridge happened on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. The bridge provides a rail link between the mainland and the Rameswaram island and would improve connectivity to this spiritual destination flocked by devotees throughout the year from across the country and beyond.The PM remotely operated the vertical lift mechanism of the bridge and flagged-off the inaugural special of Rameswaram-Tambaram Express and a Coast Guard ship, marking the inauguration of the New Pamban Bridge and its vertical lift span. Following this, he is set to visit the world-famous Rameswaram temple to offer prayers. Later, he will address a public gathering, officially dedicating the Pamban Bridge and host of National Highway Projects to the nation.