Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the new Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, which spans the Palk Strait and serves as a symbol of India's engineering prowess. The first train to cross the bridge was flagged off by PM Modi, accompanied by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. The bridge's clearance and waterway accessibility were demonstrated by an Indian Coast Guard boat navigating beneath it, followed by a train crossing to showcase its structural integrity and rail connectivity. Earlier, Union Minister Vaishnaw celebrated the BJP's foundation day at the bridge, hailing the party's commitment to Antyodaya and "Nation First, Always First."