Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Interacts With Schoolgirls, IT Professionals During First Ride on Metro Line 3
Hinjawadi, 3rd November 2026: Following the inauguration of Pune Metro’s new route and the foundation stone-laying ceremony for Pune Metro Phase 2, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis travelled by metro from Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, to Hinjawadi Phase 2, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar.
Chief Minister Fadnavis personally purchased the first ticket on the newly inaugurated route and experienced the metro journey.
During the journey, Pune Metro Managing Director Shravan Hardikar briefed the Chief Minister about the metro corridor, stations and various features of the project.
Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State Madhuri Misal, Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure, Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge, PMRDA Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhary, along with elected representatives and senior officials, were also present during the journey.
A special highlight of the journey was that the Pink Metro was operated by an all-women train pilot team. Lead Train Pilot Pragati Biradar operated the train, while Train Pilot Aishwarya Suryapujari also played an important role in the journey. Their participation highlighted the growing contribution of women to modern public transport systems.
During the journey, Chief Minister Fadnavis interacted with schoolgirls and IT professionals. He enquired about their metro travel experience, the facilities available and the benefits the new corridor would bring to their daily commute.
The Chief Minister and other dignitaries travelled approximately six kilometres up to Hinjawadi Phase 2 Metro Station.
The journey stood out following the inauguration of the new metro corridor, with a woman-led train operation and the Chief Minister’s interaction with students and professionals from different sectors.
