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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay joins PM Modi on stage, lauds Centre’s metro project support
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 08:17 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu appeared alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time, thanking the Union government for backing the state’s metro project.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stood beside Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a joint appearance, marking the first occasion the two leaders shared a stage. During the event, Vijay expressed gratitude to the Centre for its financial and technical assistance to the state's metro rail initiative.
The metro project, envisioned to ease urban congestion and improve public transport, has been a priority for the state government. Vijay highlighted that central support has accelerated planning and construction phases, bringing the project closer to completion.
Political analysts noted that the joint appearance underscores a collaborative tone between the state and the Union government, especially on infrastructure development. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to delivering world‑class urban transit solutions for Tamil Nadu's growing cities.
The metro project, envisioned to ease urban congestion and improve public transport, has been a priority for the state government. Vijay highlighted that central support has accelerated planning and construction phases, bringing the project closer to completion.
Political analysts noted that the joint appearance underscores a collaborative tone between the state and the Union government, especially on infrastructure development. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to delivering world‑class urban transit solutions for Tamil Nadu's growing cities.