Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Modi Notices Minister Anand’s Pocket Portrait at Chennai Reception
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Chennai Airport for a welcome ceremony.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay greeted him with flowers.
Then Minister N. Anand came to greet the Prime Minister.
Anand had a small printed picture of Vijay on his shirt pocket.
Modi noticed it and made a joke about the picture.
He then wished Anand well.
Vijay smiled and nodded.
The people at the airport laughed and smiled.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Chennai Airport for an official welcome reception.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay welcomed Modi with a floral bouquet.
Minister N. Anand greeted Modi with a printed portrait of Vijay attached to his shirt pocket.
Modi noticed the portrait, joked about it, and wished Anand well.
The exchange drew smiles and laughter from the Governor and other dignitaries.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, and Minister N. Anand.
- What
- Modi noticed Vijay’s portrait attached to Anand’s shirt pocket and joked about it.
- When
- Today, according to the article.
- Where
- Chennai Airport.
- Why
- Modi was in Chennai to inaugurate the Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro Rail service and other development projects.
- Location
- Chennai Airport
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Minister
- N. Anand, State Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources
- Portrait
- A printed portrait of Vijay was attached to Anand’s shirt pocket.
- Visit purpose
- Modi arrived to inaugurate the Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro Rail service and other development projects.
- Reaction
- The exchange drew smiles and laughter from dignitaries present.