Chennai buzzed with anticipation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived Saturday for a high-stakes visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Over two days, he’s slated to greenlight ₹7,000 crore in projects, rally supporters, and pay homage at a sacred site, underscoring the NDA’s commitment to southern prosperity.
Touched down from Gujarat, Modi received a rousing welcome from Governor RN Ravi, Minister L Murugan, AIADMK’s Edappadi K Palaniswami, and BJP stalwarts. He’ll rest at Raj Bhavan tonight before jetting to Puducherry at dawn.
In Puducherry, expect a massive NDA rally and groundbreaking for ₹2,700 crore worth of developments. Roads, water systems, and public facilities get a major upgrade, promising smoother lives for residents.
Madurai awaits in the afternoon with ₹4,400 crore in launches—think wider highways, smarter cities, and thriving local economies. South Tamil Nadu stands to gain big in connectivity and growth.
At 4 PM, a serene visit to Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple offers a cultural interlude, honoring one of the deity’s premier shrines.
Standouts: Brand-new four-laners connecting Madakkannam to Puducherry and Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram, slashing travel times and boosting commerce.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme shines with eight stations handed over: Morpapur, Bomidi, Srivilliputhur, Cholavandan, Manapparai, Pollachi Jn., Karaikudi Jn., and Thiruvarur Jn.—all gleaming and efficient.
Broadcast buffs rejoice: FM transmitters launch in Kumbakonam, Yercaud, and Vellore, fortifying AIR’s signal across the state.
Beyond infrastructure, this is political theater—Modi connecting with voters through tangible progress, positioning BJP strongly for upcoming polls.