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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Share Stage with PM Modi in Chennai for First Time
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai on October 11, marking their first joint appearance since Vijay became CM.
- •PM Modi is expected to inaugurate the metro service between Poonamallee and Vadapalani, part of Chennai Metro's Phase II, and travel by metro from Poonamallee to Porur.
- •The 14.64-km Poonamallee-Vadapalani metro stretch, featuring 11 elevated stations, is ready for operations after receiving clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
- •This operational section is part of the 26-km Lighthouse-Poonamallee corridor within the larger 118.9 km Phase II Chennai Metro expansion.
- •PM Modi's visit may also include a trip to IIT Madras and the inauguration of other development projects, including the Vellore airport.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai on October 11. This marks the first time Vijay will share the stage with Prime Minister Modi since assuming the top post in the state on May 10, 2026.
During his visit to Chennai, PM Modi is expected to inaugurate the metro service between Poonamallee and Vadapalani, which was developed under Phase II of the Chennai Metro. He is also likely to travel by metro from Poonamallee to Porur and visit IIT Madras.
The Chennai Metro stretch between Poonamallee and Vadapalani spans 14.64 kilometers and features 11 elevated stations. This corridor has successfully completed all mandatory trials and safety inspections by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
