TVK cadres seated in the last row blew whistles even as the Prime Minister addressed the public meeting at Kendriya Vidyalaya Ground in Chennai in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on October 11, 2026. 

The TVK cadre also displayed placards bearing photographs of the party president Mr. Vijay and the slogan ‘Next Prime Minister’ - B. Kolappan

During a public function at the Kendriya Vidyalaya Ground in Chennai city, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai. The projects are from various sectors such as Metro Rail, highway, railway, port, petroleum, and scientific research. 

Speaking at the public function being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kendriya Vidyalaya Ground in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay says: “When the State and centre work together, it will benefit people. We are seeking to establish a corruption free government in Tamil Nadu.” - B. Kolappan

During his daylong visit to Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at IIT Madras on October 11, 2026. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who reached the premises of IIT Madras, offered prayers at the Jalakandeshwarar Temple in the campus in Chennai on Sunday (October 11, 2026). 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has now reached the campus of IIT Madras held a roadshow in Chennai on his way to the institution from Porur after inauguration of Chennai Metro Rail’s phase 2 network. 

January 2019: The Tamil Nadu government accords in-principle approval for the phase 2 project.

November 2020: Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays the foundation stone for the phase 2 project.

July 2021: Piling work for the elevated stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani gets under way on Arcot Road.

October 2024: Cabinet approves the Chennai Metro Rail’s phase 2 project.

October 2024: The first driverless train arrives at Poonamallee depot.

March 2025: Chennai Metro Rail completes the viaduct between Poonamallee and Porur.

March 2025: Chennai Metro Rail completes the viaduct between Poonamallee and Porur.

April 2025: Chennai Metro Rail operates a trial run from Poonamallee till Porur.

December 2025: The Railway Board approves the operation of the signalling system.

January 2026: Trial run carried out from Porur Junction to Vadapalani

February 2026: The Commissioner of Railway Safety inspects the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch and gives only conditional approval.

May 2026: Commissioner of Railway Safety gives final authorisation for operations from Poonamallee to Vadapalani.

October 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the first stretch of the phase 2 network 

- Sunitha Sekar

Arrangements in place at IIT Madras, the venue of PM Modi’s next programme in Chennai. 

After the ride in the Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II train from Porur Bypass Road to Poonamallee and back to Porur Bypass Road station, PM Modi and CM Vijay leave for worship at Jalakandeshwarar Temple in IIT Madras campus - Sunitha Sekar

Commuters will be allowed to use the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail’s phase 2 network from 4 p.m. on Sunday (October 11, 2026).

Initially, the Phase 2 train timings will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., unlike 5 a.m.-11 p.m. of the Phase 1 network. This is to facilitate the construction of the stations from Porur Junction to Vadapalani – Alapakkam, Karambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Alwarthirunagar, Saligramam Warehouse, and Saligramam stations – at night.

In the initial period, 15 trains will be run from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and commuters can access a train every 10 minutes during the peak hours (8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and one every 15 minutes in the non-peak hours (7 a.m.-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and 8 p.m.-9 p.m.). The frequency will be improved once the civil work is completed in the six stations. 

Shortly after inauguration, PM Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay take a ride in the Chennai Metro Rail’s phase 2 train from Porur Bypass to Poonamallee on Sunday (October 11, 2026) - Sunitha Sekar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flag off the first train of the much-awaited Chennai Metro Rail’s phase 2 network, at Porur Bypass Road metro station on Sunday (October 11, 2026), in the presence of Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar - Sunitha Sekar

The Prime Minister who has now reached the Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 network inaugural event venue at Porur Bypass Road, soon after inauguration, would be taking a metro ride to Poonamallee and back, along with CM Vijay. 

After the inauguration function he would be proceeding to IIT Madras for inaugurating the various infrastructure projects comprising roads, railway and shipping. He would also be attending a school function after which he would be leaving for New Delhi by 4 p.m. - R. Srikanth

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police has made heavy security arrangements in GST Road and has also announced traffic diversions along the GST Road-Mount Poonamallee Road stretch.

Mr. Modi’s convoy is headed to the venue of Chennai Metro Rail inauguration. He waves at his supporters who have lined up on both sides of GST Road. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay follows the Prime Minister in the former’s convoy - R. Srikanth

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Chennai airport during Mr. Modi’s one-day visit to the State on Sunday (October 11, 2026). Mr. Vijay presented a shawl and a bouquet to the Prime Minister. ci

The convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Chennai airport shortly after he landed in the capital city a few minutes earlier. Travelling via road, he first heads to Porur Bypass Road metro station for the launch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 network connecting Poonamallee and Vadapalani. 

Accepting the rousing reception given to him by BJP cadre along the route of the convoy, PM Modi waves at them from his vehicle. 

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay arrives at Chennai airport to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chennai on Sunday, the Greater Chennai Police have put in place a five-tier security arrangement involving 15,000 officers and personnel.

The ban, except for activities authorised as part of government arrangements, will be in force on Sunday (October 11, 2026). 

The Greater Chennai Police have declared areas around Meenambakkam, Guindy, Kotturpuram, Porur, and Nandambakkam, and the routes to be taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Chennai on Sunday, as ‘Red Zones’, prohibiting the flying of drones and other unmanned aerial objects.

The police also said prohibitory orders issued under Sections 163 and 14(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, banning the use of drones, remote-controlled micro-light aircraft, paragliders, paramotors, hang gliders, and hot-air balloons, among other aerial objects, remain in force across Greater Chennai Police limits from August 18 to October 16.

Six years since the work began, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)’s first train from Porur Bypass is all set to run till Poonamallee on Sunday morning (October 11, 2026) around 11.30 a.m., with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay among the first few commuters.

While the first stretch of CMRL’s Phase 2 network will be opened from Poonamallee to Vadapalani (15 km) for commuters, Mr. Modi and Mr. Vijay will travel from Poonamallee to Porur Bypass.

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions for commercial and heavy vehicles at several locations in the city on Sunday (October 11, 2026) in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chennai.

The restrictions will be in force from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety.