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PM Modi Visits Chennai as CM Vijay Unveils ₹13,000-Crore Projects

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Chennai airport on Sunday, October 11, 2026, before jointly inaugurating the ₹4,900-crore Poonamallee–Vadapalani metro stretch and various infrastructure initiatives.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

PM Modi Visits Chennai as CM Vijay Unveils ₹13,000-Crore Projects
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In Brief

  1. CM Vijay received PM Modi upon his arrival in Chennai, and the two leaders subsequently took a train ride together on the newly opened metro line.
  2. PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹13,000 crore spanning sectors like railways, highways, ports, and urban transit.
  3. During the official events, CM Vijay urged the central government to approve Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsider projects for Coimbatore and Madurai, and release pending education funds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for a high-profile one-day visit, where he was officially received at the airport by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

The highlight of the visit was the inauguration of the 15-kilometer Poonamallee Bypass–Vadapalani section of Chennai Metro’s Phase II. Built at an estimated cost of ₹4,900 crore, the newly completed segment features 11 elevated stations. Following the inauguration, PM Modi and CM Vijay boarded the train together as its first commuters, interacting during the inaugural journey.

Later in the day, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects exceeding ₹13,000 crore across Tamil Nadu, covering transport sectors including national highways, railways, and port modernizations. The Prime Minister also visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, where he offered prayers at the Jalakandeshwarar Temple and toured the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre.

During the joint engagements, CM Vijay leveraged the platform to submit key developmental requests to the central government. He sought early approval for Chennai Metro's Phase III, the reinstatement of regional metro projects for Coimbatore and Madurai, and the unconditional release of ₹5,100 crore in pending education grants.

Both leaders emphasized a cooperative approach toward advancing infrastructure and economic growth in the state. PM Modi concluded his itinerary by addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of a local educational institution before departing for New Delhi.

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