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Politics
PM to inaugurate Chennai Metro Phase-2 and announce ₹13,000 crore package
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the Phase‑2 stretch of Chennai’s metro system today, alongside a ₹13,000 crore funding announcement for the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Phase‑2 extension of the Chennai Metro today, marking a significant addition to the city’s public‑transport network. The ceremony will be held in Chennai, where the new stretch is expected to enhance connectivity across key urban corridors.
During the event, the Prime Minister is also set to announce a financial package worth ₹13,000 crore earmarked for development projects in Chennai, signalling a major investment boost for the southern metropolis.
The visit follows a recent political development, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi arriving in the city a day earlier, underscoring Chennai’s heightened political attention ahead of the inauguration.
The Phase‑2 launch is part of the broader effort to expand metro services, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Authorities expect the new metro line to become operational soon after the inauguration, providing commuters with faster and more reliable transit options.
During the event, the Prime Minister is also set to announce a financial package worth ₹13,000 crore earmarked for development projects in Chennai, signalling a major investment boost for the southern metropolis.
The visit follows a recent political development, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi arriving in the city a day earlier, underscoring Chennai’s heightened political attention ahead of the inauguration.
The Phase‑2 launch is part of the broader effort to expand metro services, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Authorities expect the new metro line to become operational soon after the inauguration, providing commuters with faster and more reliable transit options.