Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Chennai on Saturday, kicking off a packed two-day tour across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. His visit promises a flurry of infrastructure unveilings, political rallies, and a spiritual stopover, all aimed at bolstering development in South India.
A warm reception awaited the PM at the airport, courtesy of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Union Minister L Murugan, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, and top BJP leaders. Flying in from Gujarat, Modi was greeted with traditional honors before heading to the Raj Bhavan for an overnight stay.
Sunday morning sees him off to Puducherry, where he’ll headline an NDA public meeting and lay foundation stones for projects worth ₹2,700 crore. These initiatives target better infrastructure and public services, from roads to utilities, breathing new life into the union territory.
Post-lunch, Modi heads to Madurai for the big reveal: ₹4,400 crore in infrastructure boosts. Expect enhanced road networks, urban upgrades, and regional growth spurring economic activity in southern Tamil Nadu.
The itinerary peaks with a 4 PM darshan at the historic Tirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple, one of Lord Muruga’s six abodes. It’s a nod to cultural heritage amid the developmental push.
Key highlights include the inauguration of new four-lane highways linking Madakkannam-Puducherry and Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram, set to supercharge connectivity, trade, and tourism.
Under the Amrit Bharat scheme, eight revamped railway stations—Morpapur, Bomidi, Srivilliputhur, Cholavandan, Manapparai, Pollachi Junction, Karaikudi Junction, and Thiruvarur Junction—will be dedicated to the nation, modernizing rail travel.
Adding to the tech upgrades, new All India Radio FM relay transmitters in Kumbakonam, Yercaud, and Vellore will expand broadcasting reach across Tamil Nadu.
This tour isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s a strategic outreach blending development deliverables with public engagement, perfectly timed ahead of key electoral battles in the region.