Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay jointly launched major projects in Tamil Nadu and underscored cooperation. Their public warmth and shared messaging signalled a new emphasis on Centre-state coordination for development.

The contrasting engagements of Vijay come amid a chorus of "Vijay for PM" by the TVK and added to the Congress's discomfort with his growing national ambitions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for major transport, port, energy and research projects in Chennai on Sunday. The visit links infrastructure expansion with scientific ambition as the city prepares for tight security and traffic curbs.

PM Modi will ride the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back, and pray at the Jalakandeswarar Temple.

PM Modi will ride the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back, and pray at the Jalakandeswarar Temple.

Chennai Metro Phase 2 opens Poonamallee to Vadapalani with Modi and Tamil Nadu CM inaugurating and 10-minute peak trains.

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stone for development works in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, worth over Rs

Rahul Gandhi visits Chennai for a student-focused event, meets CM Vijay, discusses education and unemployment amid local protests.

Rahul Gandhi visits Chennai for a student-focused event, meets CM Vijay, discusses education and unemployment amid local protests.

Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay pledge united Centre-State efforts to boost development, urban projects, and public transport in Tamil Nadu.

Lunch with Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, a Metro ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. C Joseph Vijay's engagements over the weekend offered a snapshot of the political balancing act facing Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the 15-km Poonamallee Bypass–Vadapalani section of Chennai Metro’s Phase II, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore, and took a train ride with Vijay.

AIADMK leader Palaniswami recalls funding and efforts for Phase II Chennai Metro during his regime, highlighting seedling of progress.

At a student outreach event in Chennai, Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi of weakening democracy and targeting Tamil Nadu. He framed questioning authority as a democratic right and said those he blamed would face justice.

Chennai Metro Phase II opens with Modi-Vijay flagging off the first train; passenger services start Oct 11, 2026 between Porur and Poonamallee.

Chennai Metro Phase II opens with Modi-Vijay flagging off the first train; passenger services start Oct 11, 2026 between Porur and Poonamallee.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation several development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai.

CM Vijay urged the Centre to release the pending central share of Rs 5,110 crore under the SSA scheme without imposing any conditions.