India dismisses former Japanese minister's claims regarding bullet train delays
The Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed comments from former Japanese minister Hideki Makihara, who had accused India of causing delays in the bullet train initiative. An MEA spokesperson labeled the remarks as a personal view that does not align with the facts, noting that talks regarding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project are moving forward effectively. Makihara had previously stated that India prioritizes its own interests and specifically criticized the minister overseeing the project.