A major development was reported in the expansion of the Kolkata Metro Purple Line project. The start of Victoria tube station, which was to become a metro station, marked an important milestone. It was announced that the station would be built using the cut-and-cover method, and the development of this station would involve the participation of Larsen & Turbo.

An RVNL official stated: "The contract for the entire underground section has been awarded and the barricades placed in the Maidan are intended to prevent unauthorised access to the construction site. Similar measures will be taken in the coming days to secure other parts of the Maidan."

The proposed corridor consisted of a combination of both underground and elevated routes. In particular, the Joka-Momnipore portion of the project was raised, while the remaining portion after Momnipore was planned as an underground route. The four tube stations along this section were identified as Kidderpore, Victoria, Park Street and Esplanade, with a length of about 5 kilometres.

The Joka-Taratala section had been operational since January, but had no significant foot traffic. This section operated on a system where a train completed part of its journey before returning. To facilitate the construction work, five clubs and a riding school on the edge of the site were asked to clear the area.

An invitation was made to the community: "If you are curious about the future of the metro and its impact on our city, we invite you to join us at our upcoming event, Inno Metro. It's an opportunity to explore this critical issue more deeply. Stay informed, get actively involved and let's steer the Metro together towards a better and more sustainable future."