Bhubaneswar, July 27 -- Amid mounting uncertainty following the cancellation of a key tender for the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project, Odisha Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday assured that the much-awaited metro rail project will be implemented in the capital city.

Addressing media queries and countering criticism from the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Minister affirmed that the state government remains committed to executing the project with support from the Centre.

"Metro connectivity is essential for Bhubaneswar, both now and for the future, to address rising traffic congestion. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has already constituted a committee for the project and entrusted Deputy Chief Min...