Modi and Vijay commit themselves to working together for Tamil Nadu’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday (October 11, 2026) committed themselves to maintaining healthy Centre-State relations and working together for the development of Tamil Nadu.

Inaugurating a slew of projects, including the Chennai Metro Rail services on the Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch, Mr. Modi said that while governments changed, his commitment to the development of Tamil Nadu and his service to its people had remained the same.

“As the Chief Minister [of Gujarat], I had the opportunity to interact many times with (former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers) Karunanidhiji and Amma Jayalalithaaji. And, after becoming the Prime Minister, I had the opportunity to work with Jayalalithaaji, O. Panneerselvamji, E. Palaniswamiji, and M.K. Stalinji. And, today, with that same commitment, we are taking this journey of Tamil Nadu’s development forward together with Chief Minister Joseph Vijay,” he said.

Benefits of unity

Earlier, Mr. Vijay assured the Prime Minister that his government believed that when the Union and State governments worked together, the benefits would be reflected in the lives of the people.

“Tamil Nadu continues to contribute to India’s progress in industry, science, education, arts, literature, and social justice. Strong States make a strong India. Tamil Nadu has always been the foundation for India’s economic, social, and cultural progress,” he said.