Japan ex-minister claims ‘recklessness’ on bullet train project, India rejects

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- The Hindu National·6d agoIndia rejects former Japan Minister’s remarks on Shinkansen project delay
The clarification comes in response to a recent critical social media post by a former Japanese Minister regarding the project, which will be India’s first bullet train network.
Read at The Hindu National → - NDTV India·6d ago"At Variance With Facts": India Rejects Ex-Minister's Bullet Train Remarks
Japan has been playing a key role in implementation of the mega project in terms of financing it as well as sharing technology, and engineering expertise.
Read at NDTV India → - Hindustan Times India·6d ago'Sheer recklessness': Ex-Japan minister slams India for delays in bullet train project, MEA hits back
Hideki Makihara, Japan’s former Justice Minister and a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, had blamed India for delays in the Shinkansen project.
Read at Hindustan Times India → - The Print Economy·6d agoJapan ex-minister blames Indian govt for bullet train delays, says they kept ‘pushing own self-interest’
Spanning 508 km & 10 cities, bullet train was launched by PM and then counterpart Shinzo Abe in 2017. The venture, for which Japan is providing 81 percent funding, was slated to be completed by 2023.
Read at The Print Economy → - India Today Top·6d agoIndia to blame for Bullet Train delay? Govt junks Japan ex-minister's claim
India to blame for Bullet Train delay Govt junks Japan exministers claim
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