Chennai: Passengers of a metropolis bus that ferries women for free in Chennai, were taken by surprise when Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin boarded the vehicle and briefly interacted with them about the free travel plan. The chief minister was on his way to inspect a few vaccination camps organised as part of the sixth mega Covid-19 inoculation drive, when he boarded the bus at Kannagi Nagar.Also Read - Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extended With Further Relaxations. Schools, Bars to Open; Ban on Festivals to Continue | Full Guidelines Here
CM Stalin boarded the “M-19 b Kannagi Nagar-T Nagar” service, much to the delight of the passengers. He mainly enquired with the women about the government’s free bus travel scheme for them, an official said. Later, in a tweet, Stalin said “the joy on the women’s face spread to me as well while taking up the review in the city bus.” The chief minister also shared a video along with his tweet. Also Read - Tamil Nadu Lockdown: Govt Extends Covid Curbs Till October 31, Allows Physical Classes for Standard 1 to 8 from This Date
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The video shows the Chief Minister’s convoy stopping and MK Stalin crossing the road and boarding the bus on the other side. And, the passengers who were taken by a pleasant surprise were seen greeting him with folded hands and some women even clicked selfies with the Chief Minister.