Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14pm on 17 Jul 2026,Friday India Global
Former Japanese Justice Minister Hideki Makihara blamed Indian authorities for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, alleging poor coordination, missed commitments, and bureaucratic hurdles. He claimed these issues slowed the implementation of Japan's Shinkansen technology in India. Responding swiftly, India's Ministry of External Affairs rejected the remarks, calling them an individual opinion with "considerable variance with facts." The MEA reaffirmed that the flagship India-Japan high-speed rail project is progressing well through continued bilateral cooperation and regular discussions. Both governments remain committed to completing India's first bullet train corridor despite earlier land acquisition and implementation challenges. (PC: X)
