Over 20 feared trapped after bus plunges 30 feet into Tamil Nadu river
There were 32 passengers on board the bus, of whom more than 20 were feared trapped inside following the accident.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay embarked on a trip to the United Kingdom, having received clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), as confirmed by a senior official. The official clarified that the Indian High Commission in London was responsible for organizing the travel, including security arrangements. Vijay's absence was noted when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was scheduled to visit Chennai on September 13, 2026, but the timing did not align with the Malaysian leader's participation in the BRICS summit.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar had planned to host a high tea in Vijay's honor, inviting the Malaysian Prime Minister as well. However, the Chief Minister's travel itinerary was already set, and he could not change it. The government notified the MEA about this, which subsequently granted its approval. The MEA did not request Vijay to remain in the UK to meet the dignitary, as reported by another official.
Following Vijay's appointment as Chief Minister four months prior, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed congratulations on his social media, noting the longstanding historical, cultural, and personal connections between Malaysia and Tamil Nadu.
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