Why Vijay’s temple visit with Narendra Modi goes beyond routine protocol
On October 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the Chennai Metro Phase II. During the visit, Vijay presented demands for Chennai Metro Phase III and the Cauvery-Godavari river linking project. This unusual collaboration with Modi, following a lunch with Rahul Gandhi, highlights the complex political dynamics in Tamil Nadu.