Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds first official meeting with PM Modi

According to reports of Hindustan Times, Vijay is expected to discuss several issues related to Tamil Nadu during his Delhi visit. These include requests for additional financial assistance from the Centre and approval for key infrastructure and development projects in the state. Reports also stated that Vijay urged the Centre to stop Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project unless consent is obtained from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the meeting on X and shared a brief message about the interaction between the two leaders. Vijay is also expected to meet senior Union ministers during his visit to the capital

Vijay’s first official Delhi visit as CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the capital after assuming office earlier this month.

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The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s residence and marked Vijay’s first formal engagement with the Centre after becoming chief minister. The Prime Minister’s Office shared details of the meeting on X and wrote, “Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru @actorvijay met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”

Key issues likely discussed

According to reports of Hindustan Times, Vijay is expected to raise several state-related concerns during his Delhi visit, including requests for additional central funds and approval for important infrastructure and development projects in Tamil Nadu.

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Reports of Hindustan Times stated that, Vijay urged the Centre to halt Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project unless consent is obtained from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. The issue has remained a major concern in Tamil Nadu over its possible impact on water availability.

Meetings with Union ministers expected

Apart from meeting Modi, Vijay is also expected to hold discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the visit.

The Delhi trip comes weeks after Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister following TVK’s strong performance in the Assembly elections. Earlier, Modi had congratulated Vijay after the swearing-in ceremony and assured support from the Centre for the development of Tamil Nadu.