In a move set to reshape South India’s landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Chennai Saturday morning, launching his whirlwind two-day agenda in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. With ₹7,000 crore in projects on deck, plus rallies and rituals, the visit blends progress with outreach.
Airport honors came from heavyweights: Governor RN Ravi, Union Minister L Murugan, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, and BJP brass. From Gujarat direct, Modi settles in at Raj Bhavan for the night.
Dawn Sunday: Puducherry bound for an NDA mega-rally and ₹2,700 crore project foundations. Infrastructure leaps in transport and services will uplift the territory’s daily pulse.
Afternoon shift to Madurai unleashes ₹4,400 crore in infra magic—roads revamped, urban spaces revitalized, southern Tamil Nadu’s economy ignited.
Cultural crescendo at 4 PM: Prayers at iconic Tirupparankundram Subramanya Temple, a jewel among Muruga’s six sacred pads.
Highway heroes debut: Four-lane stretches from Madakkannam-Puducherry and Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram, turbocharging links for business and leisure travelers.
Rail renaissance via Amrit Bharat: Eight stations reborn—Morpapur, Bomidi, Srivilliputhur, Cholavandan, Manapparai, Pollachi Junction, Karaikudi Junction, Thiruvarur Junction—now world-class gateways.
Radio waves expand with new FM relays in Kumbakonam, Yercaud, Vellore, ensuring crystal-clear public broadcasts statewide.
Strategically timed, Modi’s tour fuses flagship developments with grassroots engagement, eyeing electoral gains in this pivotal belt.