Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail for the Hosur-Bommasamudra sector

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu implored Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve the inter-State Metro Rail link between Hosur, Tamil Nadu, and Bommasandra, Karnataka. Vijay made this request during the inauguration of passenger services on the Chennai Metro Rail stretch and the foundation-laying ceremony for new projects.

He advocated for the approval of Phase III of the Chennai Metro Rail project, spanning approximately 65 km, to enhance connectivity, bolster public transportation, and ensure comprehensive coverage of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Vijay emphasized Tamil Nadu's ambition to become a $1.5-trillion economy by 2036 through schemes in agriculture, information technology, and industry, stating that development benefits should extend beyond Chennai to every district in the state.

He thanked the Prime Minister for announcing high-speed rail corridors connecting Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai in the Union Budget 2026, noting that these projects would benefit these regions. Vijay also urged the Centre to prioritize several infrastructure projects, such as the widening of the Chengalpattu-Tiruchi section of Grand Southern Trunk Road, Tiruchi-Panjapur-Jeeyapuram-Karur section of NH81, and an elevated corridor from Madhavaram to Sholavaram on NH87.

He reiterated the importance of interlinking rivers for water equity across states, advocating for the prioritization of the Godavari-Cauvery river-linking project. Additionally, Vijay highlighted a pending ₹5,110 crore contribution from the Centre under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, urging its release without conditions.