Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Modi Pledges Continued Support for Tamil Nadu Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chennai for a programme about new and completed projects.
He said he would work with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
Modi said his support for the state's development would continue even when its government changes.
The programme included the inauguration of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II.
Modi said the projects together were worth Rs 13,000 crore.
He said some projects could make travel easier and support businesses and trade.
He also said they could create jobs for young people.
A new lubricant-based oil project is intended to create jobs and help reduce India's imports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his commitment to Tamil Nadu's development would remain firm despite changes in government.
Modi said he would work with Chief Minister Vijay to advance the state's development.
Modi was in Chennai to inaugurate projects including Chennai Metro Rail Phase II.
He said the programme involved projects worth Rs 13,000 crore, including completed works and new projects.
Modi said the projects would support travel, industry, trade, jobs, and manufacturing, and that a lubricant-based oil project could help reduce imports.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
- What
- Modi pledged to work with Vijay on Tamil Nadu's development and attended a programme inaugurating and launching projects.
- When
- The article says the programme took place today but gives no date.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The projects are intended to support travel, industry, trade, employment, manufacturing, and lower imports.
- Project programme value
- Rs 13,000 crore, according to Modi.
- Highlighted transport project
- Chennai Metro Rail Phase II.
- New industrial project
- An advanced lubricant and lubricant-based oil project.
- Stated project aims
- Improve daily travel, strengthen industry and trade, create jobs, and help reduce imports.
- State government
- Chief Minister Vijay is leading a coalition with the Congress, according to the article.
- Election context
- The article says Vijay's party emerged as the largest party and was 11 seats short of a majority in the recently concluded state assembly elections.