Vijay Hosts Rahul Gandhi, Then Receives Modi in Political Weekend
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay travelled together on the inaugural run of Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II from Porur Bypass to Poonamallee and back, flagging off the train with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The Rs 4,900-crore Poonamallee-Vadapalani section covers 14.64 km with 11 stations and a 3.7-km double-decker stretch, opening to the public at 4 pm with trains every 10 minutes during peak hours. Earlier, Vijay had hosted Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for lunch at his Neelankarai residence on Saturday, and received Modi at Chennai airport on Sunday morning with a shawl, bouquet and handshake. During their meeting, Vijay presented a list of demands to Modi, including approval for Chennai Metro phase 3 and the Cauvery-Godavari river linking project. The sequence of hosting Gandhi and then receiving Modi within 24 hours was notable for a Chief Minister heading a Congress-allied government, especially amid turmoil in D
Why it matters
The public display of cooperation between Vijay and Modi signals a potential shift in Tamil Nadu's political dynamics, particularly for the Congress alliance. It also highlights Vijay's efforts to advance key infrastructure projects like Metro phase 3 and river linking, which could impact urban mobility and water resource management in the state.
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