Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Criticizes Centre's Rejection of Coimbatore, Madurai Metro Plans
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, MK Stalin, said the Indian government rejected plans for metro rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai because the cities don't have enough people.
He thinks this is unfair and politically motivated.
He promised to keep fighting for these projects before the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accused the Union government of rejecting metro rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai on 'flimsy grounds'
The Union Ministry of Housing Affairs returned the project proposals citing insufficient population in both cities
Stalin argued that the rejection is politically motivated, with BJP-ruled states getting metro projects for smaller cities while opposition-ruled states are deprived
He vowed to fight for the metro rail projects, stating that Tamil Nadu will win
This comes ahead of the state's Assembly elections expected in April or May 2026
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
- What
- Criticized the Union government's rejection of metro rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai
- When
- November 14, 2025
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Due to political reasons, according to Stalin
Tamil Nadu Government's Stance
Union Government's Stance
Reason for Rejection
Tamil Nadu Government's Stance
Political motivation
Union Government's Stance
Insufficient population
- Population Mandate for Metro Rail
- 20 lakh or more
- Madurai Population
- 15 lakh
- Coimbatore Population
- 15.8 lakh
- Upcoming Assembly Elections
- April or May 2026
Sources
Centre returns DPRs of Coimbatore and Madurai metros citing lack of required population
‘Disgraceful approach’: Stalin hits out at Centre’s ‘revenge politics’ after Metro plans for Coimbatore, Madurai blocked
Tamil Nadu: Centre rejected metro plans for Coimbatore, Madurai on ‘flimsy grounds’, alleges Stalin
‘Flimsy grounds’: Stalin slams Centre’s rejection of Madurai, Coimbatore Metro plans
Stalin Calls Centre's 'No Metro' Decision for Madurai, Coimbatore an 'Act of Revenge'
Protest Against Denial of Metro Rail for Tamil Nadu Cities
