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Modi Visits IIT Madras, Prays at Temple, Opens Metro Service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai on Sunday.

He went to a temple at IIT Madras and prayed with the state’s Governor and Chief Minister.

He also visited a brain research centre at the institute.

Modi opened a music learning and research centre named for composer Ilaiyaraaja.

Earlier, he and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay started the first train on a new part of Chennai’s Metro system.

They rode the train from Porur to Poonamallee.

The Metro corridor was reported to have cost Rs 750 crore.

Modi’s IIT Madras programme also included planned announcements about development projects in Tamil Nadu.

Key facts

Metro service: The first train of Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II network was flagged off at Porur Metro station.
Inaugural journey: Modi and C. Joseph Vijay travelled from Porur to Poonamallee.
Corridor: The Poonamallee–Vadapalani corridor was described as costing Rs 750 crore.
Temple visit: Modi offered prayers at the Jalakandeswarar Temple with Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Research visit: Modi visited IIT Madras’s brain research centre.
Music centre: He inaugurated the IITM Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Centre for Music Learning and Research.
Arrival: Modi landed at Chennai airport at 10:58 a.m.

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