Karnal, March 16 -- While celebrating Holi with Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana energy minister Anil Vij on Friday requested him to start a metro train connecting Ambala with state capital Chandigarh.

Vij kept forward the demand while addressing BJP leaders at the central election office in Ambala Cantonment, where Khattar had reached from Karnal to commend the party's performance in the civic body elections on the occasion of Holi.

A statement quoting Vij said that as Chandigarh is Haryana's capital but reaching there is very difficult for the people.

"The roads to Chandigarh are completely jammed, and people spend hours travelling back and forth. If a metro train is introduced, it will save time and benefit millions...