# Metro ride with PM Modi, cappuccino with LoP Rahul

> CM Vijay navigates political equations with PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
- Title: Metro ride with PM Modi, cappuccino with LoP Rahul · mint
- Summary: CM Vijay navigates political equations with PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay worked with PM Modi on infrastructure projects while meeting Rahul…
- Keywords: tamil nadu, cm vijay, pm modi, rahul gandhi, lo p rahul, chennai metro, tamil language, thirukkural, india bloc, 2029 lok sabha election, news, india
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- Author: Gulam Jeelani
- Published: 2026-10-12T06:30:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tamil nadu, cm vijay, pm modi, rahul gandhi, lo p rahul, chennai metro, tamil language, thirukkural, india bloc, 2029 lok sabha election, news, india
## PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro
PM Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project built at a cost of around ₹ 4,900 crore.
## PM Modi and CM Vijay ride together
PM Modi and CM Vijay jointly flagged off new metro services and traveled on the train with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar present.
## Rahul Gandhi meets CM Vijay
Rahul Gandhi met CM Vijay at the Chief Minister's residence in Neelankarai for about an hour to discuss political matters before a coffee meeting.
## TVK supporters display placards
TVK supporters displayed placards projecting CM Vijay as the 'next PM' during PM Modi's speech at IIT Madras campus.
## CM Vijay requests funds and language change
CM Vijay requested steps to make Tamil the principal language of Madras High Court and release ₹ 5,110 crore under SSA scheme.
## CM Vijay's government approach
CM Vijay emphasized that union and state governments working together benefits people directly, citing past interactions with state leaders.
## Metro project expansions requested
CM Vijay requested early sanction for Phase-3 of Chennai Metro covering 65 km and reconsideration of Metrorail in Coimbatore and Madurai.
## 2029 election strategy
Congress supports TVK government but pitches Rahul Gandhi as prime ministerial candidate for 2029 Lok Sabha election.
## Key takeaway

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay worked with PM Modi on infrastructure projects while meeting Rahul Gandhi to address political tensions ahead of 2029 elections.