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The CM began his speech by paying homage to the Pahalgam terror attack victims.
Unlike many major ports such as Colombo and Singapore, Vizhinjam does not require significant dredging to maintain or increase its depth.
Vincent, who represents Kovalam—the constituency where the port is located—arrived at St. George Orthodox Church in Puthuppally at 5.45 am.
MSC Celestino Maresca, one of the world’s largest and most sustainable vessels will be berthed at the port today during the commissioning.
In post-Independence Kerala, it was ports minister M V Raghavan under Congress Chief Minister K Karunakaran who first adopted Vizhinjam as his pet project.
After his arrival, the Prime Minister proceeded to the Raj Bhavan, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will welcome him.
If the Pinarayi government had been keen on finishing the works, the port could have been commissioned by 2019, said Satheesan.
Thomas, also the former Union Minster, stated that Oommen Chandy made a strong and principled decision regarding Vizhinjam.
Kerala CM takes a dig at Congress over Vizhinjam inauguration.
Modi is expected to arrive in the city at 2.00 pm on May 1 and depart at 6.30 am on May 2.
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