narendra modi visit tamil nadu

PM to visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala on 2nd - 3rd January 2024 PM to inaugurate, dedicate the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore in Tamil Nadu Multiple projects related to rail, road, oil and gas and shipping sectors in Tamil Nadu to be dedicated to Nation PM to inaugurate the New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport PM to dedicate to the nation indigenously developed Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant (DFRP) at IGCAR, Kalpakkam PM to address 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University PM to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 1150 crore in Lakshadweep Lakshadweep islands to benefit with development projects related to telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health sectors, among others For the first time since independence, Lakshadweep to be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep on 2nd & 3rd January 2024.

On 2nd January, 2024, at around 10:30 AM, Prime Minister will reach Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He will be the Chief Guest at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.  At around 12 Noon, at a public programme in Tiruchirappalli, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 19,850 crore related to aviation, rail, road, oil and gas, shipping and higher education sectors. At around 3:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Agatti, Lakshadweep where he will address a public function. On 3rd January, 2024, at around 12 Noon, Prime Minister will reach Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, where he will dedicate to nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Lakshadweep related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health, among others,

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At the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Prime Minister will give awards to the meritorious students of the University. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

At the public programme in Tiruchirappalli, Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport. Developed at a cost of more than 1100 crore, the two-level new international terminal building has the capacity to serve more than 44 lakh passengers annually and about 3500 passengers during peak hours. The new terminal hosts state- of -the- art amenities and features for passenger convenience.

Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation multiple railway projects worth. These include the project for doubling of 41.4 Km Salem–Magnesite Junction–Omalur–Mettur Dam section; project for doubling of rail line section of 160 Km from Madurai - Tuticorin; and three projects for rail line electrification viz Tiruchchirappalli- Manamadurai- Virudhunagar; Virudhunagar – Tenkasi Junction; Sengottai – Tenkasi Junction - Tirunelveli- Tiruchendur. The rail projects will help in improving the rail capacity to carry freight and passengers and contribute to economic development and employment generation in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation five road sector projects. The projects include 39 km four lane road for Trichy – Kallagam section of NH-81; 60 km long 4/2-laning of Kallagam – Meensurutti section of NH-81; 29 km four-lane road of Chettikulam - Natham section of NH-785; 80 km long two lane with paved shoulder of Karaikudi – Ramanathapuram section of NH-536; and 44 km long four laning of section of NH-179A Salem – Tirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road. The road projects will facilitate safe and faster travel of people of the region and improve connectivity of industrial and commercial centres like Trichy, Srirangam, Chidambaram, Rameshwaram, Dhanushkodi, Uthirakosamangai, Devipattinam, Erwadi, Madurai, among others.

During the programme, Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of important road development projects. These include construction of 31 km long stretch four lane road from Mugaiyur to Marakkanam of NH 332A. The road will connect ports at the East Coast of Tamil Nadu, enhance road connectivity to the world heritage site – Mamallapuram and provide better connectivity to Kalpakkam Atomic Power Plant.

Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the General Cargo Berth-II (Automobile Export/Import Terminal-II & Capital Dredging Phase-V) of Kamarajar Port.  The inauguration of General Cargo Berth-II will be a step towards strengthening the country’s trade which will help boost economic growth and employment generation.

During the programme, Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of important Petroleum and Natural Gas projects worth more than Rs 9000 crore. The  projects dedicated to the Nation include Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)’s 488 km long natural gas pipeline from IP101 (Chengalpet) to IP 105 (Sayalkudi) section of Ennore - Thiruvallur - Bengaluru - Puducherry - Nagapattinam - Madurai - Tuticorin Pipeline; Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)’s 697 km long Vijayawada-Dharmapuri Multiproduct (POL) Petroleum Pipeline (VDPL); and the New pipeline terminal at Asanur built by IOCL. 

Further, the projects whose foundation stone will be laid include development of 323 Km of natural gas pipeline from Krishnagiri to Coimbatore section of Kochi-Koottanad-Bangalore-Mangalore Gas pipeline II (KKBMPL II) by Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL); and laying of POL pipelines in Common Corridor for proposed grass root terminal at Vallur, Chennai. These projects of the petroleum and natural gas sector will be a step towards fulfilling the industrial, domestic and commercial requirements of the energy in the region. These will also lead to employment generation in the region and contribute to employment generation.

Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant (DFRP) at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.  The DFRP, developed at a cost of Rs. 400 crore, is equipped with a unique design, which is the only of its kind in the world and is capable of reprocessing both carbide and oxide fuels discharged from the fast reactors.  It is entirely designed by Indian scientists and signifies a crucial step towards building large commercial-scale fast reactor fuel reprocessing plants.

Among other projects, Prime Minister will inaugurate the 500 bedded Boys’ Hostel ‘AMETHYST’ of National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Tiruchirappalli.

PM in Lakshadweep

In his visit to Lakshadweep, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to Nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 1150 crore.

In a transformative move, the Prime Minister had resolved to overcome the challenge of slow internet speed in the Lakshadweep island by initiating the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI - SOFC) project and made announcement regarding the same in the Independence Day speech in August 2020 at Red Fort. The project has now been completed and will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. This will lead to an increase of internet speed for more than 100 times (from 1.7 Gbps to 200 Gbps).  For the first time since independence, Lakshadweep will be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable. The dedicated submarine OFC will ensure a paradigm shift in communication infrastructure in the Lakshadweep islands, enabling faster and more reliable internet services, telemedicine, e-governance, educational initiatives, digital banking, digital currency usage, digital literacy etc.

Prime Minister will dedicate to the Nation the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant at Kadmat. This will produce 1.5 lakh litres of clean drinking water every day. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) in all households of Agatti and Minicoy islands. The availability of potable water was always a challenge in the islands of Lakshadweep as being a coral island, it has very limited ground water availability. These drinking projects will also help in strengthening the tourism capacity of the islands, leading to increased local employment opportunities.

Other projects which are dedicated to Nation include the solar power plant at Kavaratti, which is the first ever battery backed solar power project of Lakshadweep. It will help to reduce dependency on Diesel based Power Generation plant; and the new administrative block and 80 Men barrack in India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) Complex at Kavaratti.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the renovation of Primary Health Care facility in Kalpeni and the construction of five model Anganwadi Centres (Nand Ghars) in the five islands of Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti and Minicoy.

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PM Modi Karnataka, Tamil Nadu visit: 'Gandhi's ideas have answers to many of today's challenge'

Pm modi karnataka, tamil nadu visit: prime minister narendra modi is on a 2-day visit to karnataka, tamil nadu, andhra pradesh and telangana. he also flagged first vande bharat of south india..

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PM Modi reaches Tamil Nadu

PM Modi reaches Tamil Nadu, being received by Chief Minister MK Stalin 

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Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport inaugurated

PM Modi inaugurated the glitzy Terminal-2 of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru. The new eco-friendly terminal in which bamboo has been extensively used has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore. Nicknamed as 'Terminal in a garden', the new infrastructure facility at the KIA will cater to 2.5 crore passengers annually, KIA officials said. "The T2 is an architectural wonder, which is a first-of-its kind 'Terminal in a Garden'. It will have lush greenery within and outside and will be a visual delight like no other in the world. The passengers' experience is designed to be a walk in the garden while traveling through the new terminal," a KIA official said. A big draw of Terminal-2 will be its 'hanging garden', according to him.

PM Modi stops car, greets enthusiastic party workers and supporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stopped his car and waved at enthusiastic groups of party workers and supporters near the office of Karnataka Public Service Commission close to 'Vidhana Soudha' and at a key traffic junction in Bengaluru.

Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan' train inaugurated

PM also flaged off 'Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan' train at KSR Bengaluru station. The will be operated by Karnataka's Muzrai Department, under the 'Bharat Gaurav' train policy of Railways. "It will fulfill the dream of numerous travellers intending to undertake Kashi Yatra," according to the South Western Railway. The train offers a eight-day tour package at discounted rates for pilgrims. Official sources said the Government of Karnataka gives cash assistance of Rs 5,000 to the Kashi Vishwanath Yatra pilgrims.

PM Modi pays floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki

PM Modi pays floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

PM Modi flags off south India's first 'Vande Bharat Express'

PM Modi flags off south India's first 'Vande Bharat Express' between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru, and the 'Bharat Gaurav Kashi Yatra' train.

PM will also inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport

Pm to flag vande bharat express.

PM will also  Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station, where he will flag off south India's first 'Vande Bharat Express' between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru, and the 'Bharat Gaurav Kashi Yatra' train.

Statue of Kempegowda to be unveiled

He is expected to unveil the 108-feet tall bronze statue of city's founder 'Nadaprabhu' Kempegowda. Statue of Kempegowda, which is the "first and tallest bronze statue of a founder of a city", as per 'World Book of Records'. He will then address a public function. 

Look forward to being in the vibrant city of Bengaluru: PM had tweeted

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kerala, Tamil Nadu today: Here's what his day plan looks like

Pm modi is also scheduled to preside over the conclusion of the more than 100-day-long en mann, en makkal (my land, my people) yatra, led by state bjp chief k annamalai, at palladam in tiruppur district on february 27 today. he will also address a public rally in tiruppur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra on February 27 and 28.

On the first day of his tour, the Prime Minister will visit the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and address a public rally. In the second half of the day,   Prime Minister Modi will participate in an event titled ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Here is what the first day of PM Modi's tour looks like:

Space projects at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Kerala

At 10:45 am, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The PM will inaugurate three important space infrastructure projects at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, including the PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This will help in boosting the frequency of PSLV launches from 6 to 15 per year.

The new ‘Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and stage Test facility’ to be inaugurated at ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri will increase the payload capability of the present launch vehicles, according to details shared by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in a press release.

The ‘Trisonic Wind Tunnel’ at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, which will also be inaugurated, will serve future technology development needs. "These three projects providing world-class technical facilities for the space sector have been developed at a cumulative cost of about ₹ 1,800 crore," the statement said.

Review Gaganyaan Mission

Prime Minister Modi will also review the progress of India’s first human space flight program Gaganyaan Mission , and bestow ‘astronaut wings’ to the astronaut-designates during the visit.

Later in the day, PM Modi will also address a public meeting in the city. “Kerala is tired of UDF and LDF, and the people of this great state are all set to support the BJP in a big way," PM Modi wrote ahead of his visit.

Rally in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

The primary focus of PM Modi's two-day visit will be Tamil Nadu . PM Modi will reach the Indian Air Force base repair station at Sulur in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, from Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala at around 2:05 pm.

PM Modi is also scheduled to preside over the conclusion of the more than 100-day-long "En Mann, En Makkal (My Land, My People) Yatra", led by state BJP Chief K Annamalai, at Palladam in Tiruppur district on February 27. He will also address a public meeting in Tiruppur.

The rally is billed as the biggest-ever show of strength by the BJP in Tamil Nadu , expecting a crowd of around 10 lakh people ahead of Lok Sabha elections. The Yatra’s objective is to cover all 234 assembly segments in Tamil Nadu to try and secure a foothold for the party in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier launched the Yatra from Rameswaram on July 28.

“Over the last few months, it has become crystal clear that Tamil Nadu is supporting the NDA in a great way and the Lok Sabha results will also reflect that!" PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the visit.

Address MSME entrepreneurs in Madurai

At 5:15 pm, the Prime Minister will participate in the programme, ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’ in Madurai. He will address thousands of MSME entrepreneurs working in the automotive sector.

PM Modi will also launch two major initiatives designed to support and uplift MSMEs in the Indian automotive industry. The initiatives include the TVS Open Mobility Platform and the TVS Mobility-CII Centre of Excellence.

These initiatives will be a step towards supporting the growth of MSMEs in the country and helping them formalise operations, integrate with global value chains and become self-reliant, said the press release.

The next day, on February 28, at around 9:45 am, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about ₹ 17,300 crore at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, before flying to Maharashtra .

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PM to visit multiple temples in Tamil Nadu on 20-21 January

PM to visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli; to listen scholars reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayanam in this temple

PM to visit Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple; witness the chanting of the Ramayana in multiple languages and participate in Bhajan Sandhya

PM to also visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi; PM to also visit Arichal Munai

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit various significant temples in Tamil Nadu on 20-21 January, 2024.

On 20th January, at around 11 AM, Prime Minister will participate in a programme at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister will also listen to various scholars reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayanam in this temple.

Thereafter, Prime Minister will reach Rameswaram at around 2 PM and perform Darshan and Pooja in Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. Continuing the practice being observed during Prime Minister’s visit to multiple temples in the last few days, wherein he attends Ramayana chanting in various languages (such as Marathi, Malayalam and Telugu), in this temple, he will attend a programme – ‘Shri Ramayana Paryana’. In the programme, eight different traditional Mandalis will recite the Sanskrit, Awadhi, Kashmiri, Gurumukhi, Assamese, Bengali, Maithili, and Gujarati Ramkathas (recounting the episode of Shri Rama’s return to Ayodhya). This is in line with Bharatiya cultural ethos & bonding, which is at the core of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. In Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Prime Minister will also participate in Bhajan Sandhya, where multiple devotional songs would be sung at the temple complex in the evening.

On 21st January, Prime Minister will perform Darshan and Pooja at Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi. Near Dhanushkodi, Prime Minister will also visit Arichal Munai, which is said to be the place from where the Ram Setu was built.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Located in Srirangam, Trichy, the temple is one of the most ancient temple complexes in the country and finds mention in various ancient texts including the Puranas and the Sangam era texts. It is famous for its architectural grandeur and its numerous iconic gopurams. The main deity worshipped here is Sri Ranganatha Swamy, a reclining form of Bhagwaan Vishnu. Vaishnava scriptures mention the connection between the idol worshipped in this temple and Ayodhya. It is believed that the image of Vishnu which used to be worshipped by Sri Rama and his ancestors was given by him to Vibhishana to take it to Lanka. On the way, this idol was fixed in Srirangam.

Sri Ramanujacharya, the great philosopher and saint, is also deeply associated with this temple’s history. Moreover, there are various important places in this temple – for example, the famous Kamba Ramayanam was first presented publicly by the Tamil poet Kamban in a particular place in this complex.

Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram

The main deity worshipped in this temple is Sri Ramanathaswamy, which is a form of Bhagwan Shiva. It is a widely held belief that the main lingam in this temple was installed and worshipped by Sri Rama and Mata Sita. The temple contains one of the longest temple corridor, which is also famous for its beautiful architecture. It is one among the Char Dhams – Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameshwaram. It is also one among the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi

This temple is dedicated to Sri Kothandarama Swamy. The name Kothandarama, means Rama with the bow. It is located in a place called Dhanushkodi. It is said that this is where Vibhishana first met Sri Rama and asked him for refuge. Some legends also say that this is the place where Sri Rama conducted the coronation of Vibhishana.

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PM Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore today: Full schedule

Ahead of prime minister narendra modi's visit to tamil nadu, tight security arrangements have been made in coimbatore and salem districts on march 18 & 19. traffic movement has been restricted for pm's road show in coimbatore today..

Coimbatore: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Tamil Nadu on Monday, 18th, and 19th March 2024. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s sixth visit to the southern state in less than two months. Check out the full details of the Prime Minister’s visit to Tamil Nadu:

PM Modi will leave Karnataka’s Shivamogga Airport for Coimbatore today (Monday) at 4.35 pm. The Prime Minister will arrive at the Coimbatore airport at 5.30 pm on a private flight of the Indian Air Force.

The Prime Minister, who will travel by road from the airport, will meet the volunteers and public in a specially organized rally. The roadshow will be held from 5.45 pm to 6.45 pm. After the rally, he will go to the circuit house by car.

PM Modi’s itinerary in Coimbatore and Salem

The Prime Minister, who will stay in Coimbatore tonight, will leave Circuit House for the airport at 9.30 am the next day morning. He will reach Palakkad, Kerala by helicopter from the airport at 10.15 am. Then, he will leave from there at 11.40 and arrive back at Salem district in Tamil Nadu at 12.50 in the afternoon.

Prime Minister Modi will address the BJP’s election campaign meeting in Salem at 1 pm. After this public meeting, he goes to Salem Airport by car at 2 pm. From there he will leave for Delhi on a separate flight at 2.25 pm.

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu, tight security arrangements have been made in Coimbatore and Salem.

Traffic diversions in Coimbatore in view of PM’s visit

In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Coimbatore on Monday, city police have announced the following traffic diversion in the city on Monday and Tuesday.

Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to enter the city limits for 2 days from 6 am tomorrow till 11 am on the 19th of March.

the traffic for vehicles from 2 PM to 8 PM via Avinasi Road SNR Junction 100 Feet Road Flyover, Sivananda Colony Mettupalayam Road, DP Road will be blocked on March 18. Motorists are requested to avoid Brook Fields Road, Avinasi Road, and Old Flyover from 7 am to 11 am on March 19.

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The southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana have mostly resisted the Modi appeal.

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SOUTH INDIA: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) dominates the nation’s north, west, and east, having won 303 out of 543 seats in the last general election.

Surveys and polls largely suggest a repeat performance this time round.

But it is the five southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana that are in sharp focus during this year’s polls. The second phase of the world’s largest election opened on Friday (Apr 26).

For Mr Modi to realise his ambitious target of 400 seats, the BJP needs to secure unprecedented gains in the South. Yet, apart from Karnataka, the other states have mostly resisted the Modi appeal.

Collectively, they make up 129 seats – nearly 25 per cent of the lower house. The BJP won just 29 of those seats in the last election.

Prime Minister Modi has been on a push to breach the fortress of South India with a campaign blitz of more than 20 visits to the region in the past four months.

FIGHT FOR TAMIL NADU SEATS

At the epicentre of Mr Modi’s southern push is Coimbatore region in Tamil Nadu, where the BJP has thrown its weight behind its prize fighter K Annamalai. 

The 39-year-old left the prestigious position of a police officer to join politics – a move that Mr Modi said made him appealing.

Also an engineer with an MBA from an elite Indian school, Mr Annamalai’s meteoric rise saw him become the BJP’s youngest president in Tamil Nadu, which has 39 seats – the most in the South. 

“At this point in time, BJP Tamil Nadu needs me. My job is to put in my heart and soul and grow the party. (I am) nobody without Modi. So we are messengers of Modi, who carry Modi to the field and ground,” Mr Annamalai said.

He is one of thousands of young recruits the BJP enlisted in the past few years to appeal to younger voters. 

“(Annamalai) is bringing hope to the youngsters that change can happen in Tamil Nadu,” said Dr D Rajasekhar, state vice president of the BJP youth wing.

Mr Annamalai faces the uphill task of defeating two candidates from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) – the BJP’s ally in the last election – and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Both are regional parties which have dominated for decades.

One of contenders is another young politician, 36-year-old G Ramachandran.

“I am zero per cent concerned about them (BJP) because Tamil Nadu is a ground where we will not allow people who don’t align with our ideologies,” said the AIADMK candidate. 

CLASH OF IDEOLOGIES

Ideology is at the heart of the battle for the South. The regional parties belong to the Dravidian ideology that, in essence, brought natives of South India together as an identity. 

Unlike the BJP’s Hindu nationalism, which is seen to be about Hinduism or Hindi, Dravidian parties, at different times in history, have preached a nationalism specific to the South in order to protect its culture, languages and interests. 

To different degrees, the regional parties have accused first the Congress, and more recently, the BJP, of trying to impose the Hindi language on the South. 

A 2019 tweet by India’s Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of the BJP made the case that it is extremely important for the nation to have one language, and that Hindi is best suited for India’s identity recognition globally.

Mr Annamalai disagreed with the notion, defending Mr Modi as an inclusive leader.

“We don't believe in one language as a common language. This is only in perception,” he said. “I’d like to correct anybody who is carrying this myth because Modi is a true pan-India leader. This election will put an end to the so-called north-south fault line once and for all.”

BATTLE FOR KERALA SEATS

In the neighbouring state of Kerala, where the BJP has never won a lower house seat, leader of the main opposition Congress party Rahul Gandhi has similar issues with Mr Modi and his party.

“The BJP wants to impose one history, one nation, one language on the people of India,” said Mr Gandhi, who is defending his seat in Wayanad district.

His senior party colleague, Dr Shashi Tharoor, will be facing Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in state capital Trivandrum.

Mr Tharoor said, “We see ourselves as a country of great diversities united in a common nation, whereas the BJP has a Hindi, Hindutva, Hindustan ideology, which reduces the majesty of an inclusive faith like Hinduism into intolerance … the South is broadly united against the BJP’s approach.”

Mr Chandrasekhar said: “Despite Tharoor having won three terms, there are ample signs of negligence. For a long time, the voters of South India have been poisoned … The reality is that Modi is the person who is taking economic development, progress and opportunities to every Indian.”

The BJP’s fielding of Mr Chandrasekhar, seen as an attempt to stop Mr Tharoor from winning a fourth time, signifies how strongly the party is trying to make inroads in the South, said observers.

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Should Mr Modi and the BJP achieve their target of 400 seats or more, the opposition alleges the diversity and secularism enshrined in the Indian constitution would be undermined and perhaps make way for a more Hindu-centrist ideology.

Mr Modi has strongly denied this and said that India’s diversity should be celebrated. 

“I spoke in Tamil at the United Nations so that the whole world knows our Tamil is the world's most ancient language,” he said during a campaign event. 

“Diversity is our power, it should be celebrated. We are a bouquet in which every flower should be seen,” Mr Modi said during an interview with Indian news agency ANI.

The task at hand for BJP is to build trust in a region where perceptions are against the party. It is not hoping to win the southern states – just unseating some regional parties would be enough – for now.

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CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai has called upon the Election Commission of India to take stringent action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged divisive rhetoric and urged a ban on his campaign for the parliamentary elections.

Selvaperunthagai and Congress party candidates of the April 19 election met Chief Minister MK Stalin at the DMK’s headquarters Anna Arivalayam on Thursday.

Addressing newspersons after the meeting with Stalin, Selvaperunthagai said Prime Minister Modi has resorted to using religion for gaining political mileage after sensing defeat in the first phase of the election.

Meanwhile, around 100 members of the Congress women’s wing led by the state president of the wing Hazeena Syed staged a protest under the title ‘Justice for Mangalsutra’ against PM Modi for his remarks against Mangalsutra and former PM Indira Gandhi.

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The second informal summit between India and China saw PM Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping visit the UNESCO world heritage site in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. The leaders visited Arjuna's Penance, the Pancha Rathas complex and the Shore Temple.

The #ChennaiConnect ! PM @narendramodi welcomes President Xi Jinping at Arjuna's Penance in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/wS06sEWCTU — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2019

PM @narendramodi and President Xi Jinping are at the Pancha Rathas complex in Mamallapuram. pic.twitter.com/ejVC1aBtxH — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2019

India says Swagatam to President Xi Jinping! pic.twitter.com/DhkA14nYow — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2019

The splendid Shore Temple and a special cultural programme. pic.twitter.com/KuEUWzRoCy — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2019

The cultural programme ended with a prayer for peace and harmony. pic.twitter.com/XS2JTa7mws — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2019

Welcome to India, President Xi Jinping! pic.twitter.com/1NGGKTFSCm — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2019

Mamallapuram is one of the most beautiful places in India, full of vibrancy. It is linked to commerce, spirituality and is now a popular tourism centre. I am delighted that President Xi Jinping and I are spending time in this scenic place, which is also a @UNESCO heritage site. pic.twitter.com/5oH95Rh34p — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2019

Arjuna's Penance is one of the grandest places to see in Mamallapuram. It brings to life aspects of the Mahabharata. Arjuna's Penance also showcases the best of Pallava Art, especially the depiction of nature and animals. pic.twitter.com/gL5S7JZoJm — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2019

President Xi Jinping and I saw the marvellous Pancha Rathas. The five Rathas are examples of monolith rock-cut architecture. The Rathas in this monument include the Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha and Draupadi Ratha. pic.twitter.com/s5xQARmQfC — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2019

Overlooking the Bay of Bengal is the majestic Shore Temple. One of the most iconic landmarks, the Shore Temple exemplifies the greatness and grandness of Indian culture. Here are some pictures... pic.twitter.com/ICDEWsZI30 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2019

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Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra today: PM to launch key development projects | Full schedule

Narendra modi's visit to tamil nadu, maharashtra: pm's feb 28 itinerary includes inaugurating and laying foundation stone for various development projects..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to conclude his two-day visit to three states – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra – on Wednesday. His itinerary includes inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for various development projects.

Starting his tour to Kerala on Tuesday , Modi visited the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. There, Modi inaugurated three significant space infrastructure projects amounting to approximately ₹ 1,800 crore. Later, he reviewed the progress of the Gaganyaan Mission and honoured four astronaut-designates with 'astronaut wings'.

Reaching Tamil Nadu in the afternoon, Modi participated in the 'Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs' programme in Madurai. Here, he launched two initiatives aimed at bolstering MSMEs in the Indian automotive industry.

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On February 28, around 9:45am, Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several development projects worth approximately ₹ 17,300 crore in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.

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During the public event in Thoothukudi, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. Additionally, he will inaugurate several projects aimed at establishing the V.O. Chidambaranar Port as the country's first Green Hydrogen Hub Port. These projects include a desalination plant, hydrogen production facilities, and bunkering facilities.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister will launch India's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative and dedicate tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across ten States/UTs.

Rail projects for the doubling of the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Nagercoil rail line, including the Vanchi Maniyachchi - Tirunelveli section and Melappalayam - Aralvaymoli section, will also be dedicated to the nation during the program. These projects, developed at a cost of about ₹ 1,477 crore, aim to reduce travel time for trains heading towards Chennai from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, and Tirunelveli.

Additionally, four road projects in Tamil Nadu, with a total cost of about ₹ 4,586 crore, will be dedicated. These projects include the four-laning of the Jittandahalli-Dharmapuri section of NH-844, two-laning with paved shoulders of the Meensurutti-Chidambaram section of NH-81, four-laning of the Oddanchatram-Madathukulam section of NH-83, and two-laning with paved shoulders of the Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH-83.

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The Prime Minister will then travel to Maharashtra — the last leg of his two-day visit.

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Around 4:30pm, the PM will participate in a public programme in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, to inaugurate and dedicate multiple development projects valued at over ₹ 4900 crore.

During the event, the 16th instalment of more than ₹ 21,000 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) will be released by PM Modi, benefitting the recipients through direct benefit transfers.

Additionally, the Prime Minister will distribute the 2nd and 3rd instalments of the 'Namo Shetkari MahaSanman Nidhi' amounting to about ₹ 3800 crore, benefiting around 88 lakh farmers in Maharashtra.

Furthermore, ₹ 825 crore from the Revolving Fund will be disbursed to 5.5 lakh women Self Help Groups (SHGs) across Maharashtra. The distribution of one crore Ayushman cards across Maharashtra will also be initiated.

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The launch of the Modi Awaas Gharkul Yojana for OBC category beneficiaries in Maharashtra is also scheduled, aiming to construct 10 lakh houses from FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26. The Prime Minister will transfer the first instalment of ₹ 375 Crore to 2.5 lakh beneficiaries of the Yojana.

Moreover, several irrigation projects benefiting Marathwada and Vidarbha regions, developed at a cost of more than ₹ 2750 crore under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and Baliraja Jal Sanjeevani Yojana (BJSY), will be launched.

Furthermore, multiple rail projects worth over ₹ 1300 crore in Maharashtra, including the Wardha-Kalamb broad gauge line and New Ashti - Amalner broad gauge line, will be inaugurated. Additionally, two train services connecting Kalamb-Wardha and Amalner-New Ashti will be virtually flagged off.

Additionally, various road strengthening projects in Maharashtra will be inaugurated, including the four-laning of the Warora-Wani section of NH-930 and road upgradation projects for important roads connecting Sakoli-Bhandara and Salaikhurd-Tirora.

Lastly, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay in Yavatmal city.

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