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Metro ride with PM Modi, cappuccino with LoP Rahul
CM Vijay navigates political equations with PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
In brief
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 Gandhi to address political tensions ahead of 2029 elections. Originally reported by mint.
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.
The essence
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay worked with PM Modi on infrastructure projects while meeting Rahul Gandhi to address political tensions ahead of 2029 elections.
