Kochi: E Sreedharan, popularly known as 'Metro Man', will be the CM candidate in Kerala from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Soon it will be formally announced by the BJP. E Sreedharan's entry into the BJP is considered a major achievement for the BJP in Kerala. The image of Sreedharan, popularly known as Metro Man, is that of an impeccable bureaucrat.
Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, let us tell that E. Sreedharan had praised PM Modi and said that Modi is one of the most qualified leaders of the country and the future of the country can be better in his hands. It is believed that E. Sreedharan had created a mood to go to BJP only then. After joining BJP, he said that, "I have not decided to join BJP in one day, I want to work for the state, so I am joining BJP. Consultancy for Metro Project of Kerala Government also now I'll stop "
E Sreedharan has gained fame in running the first freight corridor, including Delhi Metro, ahead of time. E Sreedharan was awarded the Padma Shri in the year 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan Award in the year 2008. The French government has also awarded E. Sreedharan its highest civilian honor in the year 2005. Not only this, he was also given the title of Asia Hero by Time magazine, a world famous magazine of America.
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