Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai on Sunday. (ANI)PM Modi in Tamil Nadu, Kerala Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the new developmental projects inaugurated as “symbols of innovation and indigenous development,” and a step towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” Addressing a gathering at Jawaharlal Stadium in Chennai, Modi also appreciated Tamil Nadu farmers for “record food grain production and use of water resources.”
On the second anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama Attack ,the Prime Minister paid his respects soldiers who lost their lives. “No Indian can forget this day. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack.,” PM said.
Before his address, Modi inaugurated and flagged off the train on the extended Phase 1 Chennai Metro Rail Project, completed at a cost of Rs 3,770 crore, and commissioned passenger services from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar. This project, Modi said, was completed on time despite Covid pandemic. Modi also laid the foundation stone for the extension, renovation and modernization of the Grand Anicut Canal System and the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras.
Earlier in the day, Modi handed over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane during his visit to Chennai.
From Chennai, the prime minister will travel to Kochi at around 3:30 pm to launch projects in the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan.
In Kerala, Modi will dedicate to the nation the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP) of BPCL. It will produce acrylates, acrylic acid and oxo-alcohol, which at present are predominantly imported, and is expected to result in saving of about Rs 3,700-4,000 crore per annum in foreign exchange. The prime minister will dedicate to the nation Ro-Ro vessels at Willingdon Islands, Cochin. The International Waterway Authority of India will deploy two new Roll-on/Roll-off vessels between Bolgatty and Willingdon Island on National Waterway-3.
These projects “will add crucial momentum to the growth trajectory of these states and help hasten the pace of realizing full development potential,” PMO’s press release said on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Kochi, where he will launch key projects. PM Modi landed at Kochi naval airport.
"Caught a fleeting view of an interesting test match in Chennai," writes PM Modi as he shares a picture of the Chepauk stadium.
From Chennai, the prime minister will travel to Kochi at around 3:30 pm to launch projects in the presence of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan.
In concluding his address to the people after inaugurating developmental projects in Chennai, Modi said that India is making its fight against Covid-19 stronger.
Further speaking on the rights of the Tamil Fishermen community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 1,600 fishermen have been released during his tenure. Modi also highlighted that currently no Indian fishermen are in Sri Lankan custody.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon the issue of Tamil rights saying that India has consistently taken up it with Sri Lankan leaders. “We want to make sure that they live with equality , justice, peace and dignity, Modi said. He also said that his government ensures that fishermen are released if apprehended by Sri Lankan authorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that India is proud of our fishermen community and that infrastructure related to the community is being upgraded, this was reflected in the Union Budget too, he added. For this, Modi said that “modern fishing harbours will come up in 5 centres including one in Chennai.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the country is undertaken a massive effort to become self-reliant in the defence sector. Speaking on the defence potential in the state, Modi said,"One of the 2 defence corridors is in Tamil Nadu and it has already received an investment commitment of over Rs 8100 cr." Modi also introduced "indigenously designed and manufactured Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A)" as one of the latest additions to India's defence infrastructure.
Addressing a gathering at Jawaharlal Stadium in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday paid his respects to those who lost their lives during the Pulwama Attack in 2019. “No Indian can forget this day. We pay homage to all the martyrs we lost in that attack.,” PM said. Modi also said that the bravery of Indian security forces continues to inspire generations.
Hailing the newly inaugurated Chennai Metro Rail project as "Made in India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the project has been completed on time despite the covid-19 pandemic and Indian contractors and locally procured material has been used for it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the developmental projects including the Canal will help improve irrigation facilities and help preserve the vital water resources of the state. The water facilities the dependencies on it “act as an inspiration for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” Modi added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said, "I want to appreciate the farmers of Tamil Nadu for record food grain production and good use of water resources. We have to do whatever we can do to conserve water."
Addressing the gathering at Jawarharlal Nehru Staidum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked people for the warm welcome and said called Chennai brimming with enthusisim and knowledge. " It is a city of knowledge and creativity. From here, we begin key infrastructure projects," Modi said. "These projects are symbols of innovation and indigenous development," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras. The Campus will be built at Thaiyur near Chennai at an estimated cost of Rs 1000 crores in the first phase, over an area of 2 lakh sqm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated the 4th Railway line between Chennai Beach and Attipattu. This is a 22.1 km section which is laid at a cost of Rs 293.40 crores, traverses through Chennai and Thiruvallur Districts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated and flagged off the train on the extended Phase 1 Chennai Metro Rail Project, completed at a cost of Rs 3,770 crore, and commission passenger services from Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami addressing the gathering at Jawarharlal Nehru Staidum in Chennai said that "the Prime Minister has done much to ensure that the memory and legacy of Amma is preserved in Tamil Nadu. He has been steadfast in his support for efforts of Amma's govt here." PM Modi also paid his respects to former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalita.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday arrived at the Jawarharlal Nehru Staidum in Chennai where he was facilitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. PM Modi also paid his respects to former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalita.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday handed over the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane during his visit to Chennai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Sunday and is now on his way to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where he is set to inaugurate several developmental projects.