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PM Modi addresses an enthusiastic public rally in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Published By : Admin | March 1, 2026 | 16:30 IST
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PM Modi addressed a massive public rally in Madurai, beginning his speech with deep reverence for Tamil Nadu’s spiritual heritage. He said he had just visited Tirupparankundram and received the darshan of Bhagwan Murugan, describing it as a truly divine experience. He said he prayed for the prosperity of Tamil Nadu and the entire nation.

The PM said his heart felt heavy as he remembered Thiru Poorna Chandran, the young devotee who sacrificed his life. He met Thirumathi Indumati Poorna Chandran and their two young children and conveyed his deepest condolences. He prayed that Thiru Poorna Chandran’s aatma finds peace at the feet of Bhagwan Murugan. He said it was painful that the insensitivity of the DMK government led to this tragedy, but added firmly that no matter what DMK does, the truth will win and devotees of Bhagwan Murugan will win.

Referring to the 2021 mandate given to DMK after 25 years, PM Modi said the party failed to provide good governance. Instead, it looted the state, promoted dynastic politics and ignored people’s aspirations. Speaking about Madurai, he recalled how the city stood firmly with MGR, who deeply loved it, and alleged that DMK has never liked Madurai for that reason. He said DMK brought mafia-style politics to the city, leaving behind bad roads, poor drainage and poor waste management.

Highlighting Tamil Nadu’s coastal strength, the PM said the state has immense potential that was ignored when Congress and DMK were together in power before 2014. He said projects like the Maduravoyal corridor were stalled and the Thoothukudi trans-shipment project remained only on paper. After 2014, the NDA government revived the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor and created India’s first Mega Port Cluster by integrating Kamarajar and Chennai ports. He also mentioned that the capacity at Kamarajar Port nearly tripled.

Speaking about women’s safety, PM Modi said women in Tamil Nadu are facing serious distress, with rising crime and families suffering due to the drug mafia and alcohol. He said many remember how much better life was during Amma Jayalalithaa’s rule. He assured every mother, sister and daughter that once the NDA government comes to power, law and order will be the top priority. Criminals and drug mafias will be behind bars and NDA will ensure safety, dignity and empowerment.

Recalling Tamil Nadu’s contribution to the freedom struggle, PM Modi said the Constitution drafted under the leadership of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar laid the foundation for a strong democracy. He said every moment of his life has been dedicated to upholding constitutional values and that he was part of the movement to protect democracy during the Emergency. Referring to a remark by a DMK leader claiming they do not fear him or his father, he said that in a democracy nobody needs to fear anyone, and such remarks only strengthen his commitment to democratic values.

PM Modi said that Tamil Nadu kept Congress out of power in the state for 60 years. “You were the first state to become Congress-Mukt. For this, Congress took revenge against Tamil Nadu. It was Congress that gave away Katchatheevu. Then, DMK did not do anything.”

He said Tamil Nadu has always been at the forefront of India’s civilisational pride. He recalled that when the Congress government was at the Centre and DMK was supporting them, a notification was issued banning Jallikattu. Through an ordinance, the NDA government ensured Jallikattu could continue.

On corruption, PM Modi said when it comes to honesty in politics, K Kamaraj Ji set an example for the entire country, while DMK represents the opposite. He listed major alleged scams. He said while ministers usually compete in good work, DMK ministers compete in scams, looting the poor, the youth and farmers. Such a corrupt government, he said, has no moral right to continue.

Concluding his address, PM Modi said the people of Tamil Nadu have decided to bring in an NDA government that will deliver clean and efficient governance, reaffirming ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ for development, dignity and respect for Tamil culture.

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a Link/Connector Corridor between National Highway-19 (NH-19) and the Varanasi Ring Road with riverbank connectivity along the River Ganga for the decongestion of Varanasi City in Uttar Pradesh. The 46.039 km project, comprising a six-lane elevated main carriageway, an iconic cable-stayed bridge, an extradosed Foot Over Bridge-cum-Major Bridge, loops, ramps, link roads and service roads, will be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs.14,447.64 crore including a civil construction cost of Rs.6,037.85 crore (including utility shifting, excluding GST) and a land acquisition cost of Rs.541.11 crore under NH(O).

The project will provide seamless connectivity between NH-19 and the Varanasi Ring Road, significantly decongesting the city’s road network and improving urban mobility. Designed for an operating speed of 80–100 km/h, it is expected to reduce the average travel time across the project influence area from approximately 60 minutes to 20 minutes, representing a reduction of nearly 67 per cent. Travel time between NH-19 and Kashi Railway Station will be reduced from approximately 50 minutes to about 25 minutes, resulting in a saving of about 25 minutes (nearly 50 per cent).

Aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the corridor will strengthen multimodal connectivity by providing seamless access to major highways, railway stations, Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport and Ramnagar IWAI Port, while significantly improving connectivity to key religious, educational and cultural landmarks, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Namo Ghat, Ramnagar Fort and the Ghats of Varanasi. By linking important economic, social and logistics nodes, the project will improve logistics efficiency, enhance road safety, facilitate tourism and pilgrimage, and support sustainable regional economic growth across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

The corridor has been conceived as a transformative urban mobility project to decongest the road network of Varanasi & Chandauli by providing a high-speed, access-controlled connection between NH-19, the Varanasi Ring Road (NH-135B), Ramnagar/ BHU and other major urban destinations. With more than 15 crore tourists and pilgrims visiting Varanasi every year, the project will significantly improve connectivity to major religious, educational and cultural landmarks, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Namo Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, the Ghats of Varanasi, and Kashi Railway Station, while substantially reducing congestion on the existing city road network. An elevated spur between BHU/Lanka and Samne Ghat will further ease traffic congestion at the heavily trafficked Lanka Junction by separating through traffic from local traffic movements.

The project will improve road safety through controlled-access movement, reduce vehicle operating costs and emissions, enhance travel reliability, and facilitate the efficient movement of passenger and freight traffic. It will also decongest NH-19, the BHU-Ramnagar Corridor and NH-35 by diverting through traffic away from the densely developed urban core.

The project incorporates several landmark engineering features, including an iconic 910 m cable-stayed bridge across the River Ganga, a 1.32 km extradosed Foot Over Bridge-cum-Major Bridge with travelators providing seamless pedestrian connectivity to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a Rail Over Bridge over the existing/proposed Malviya Bridge, dedicated emergency parking bays, noise barriers, façade lighting and architectural elements inspired by the cultural heritage of Varanasi. These features will not only improve transportation efficiency but also enhance the city’s urban landscape, create an iconic addition to Varanasi’s skyline, and reinforce its position as one of India’s foremost religious and cultural destinations.

Planned in accordance with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the corridor will strengthen multimodal connectivity by linking one Economic Node (Chandauli SEZ), one Social Node (Chandauli Aspirational District) and six major Logistics Nodes, namely Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Kashi Railway Station, Banaras Railway Station, Varanasi City Railway Station, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Ramnagar IWAI Port. By providing seamless connectivity between these transport hubs and key destinations such as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Namo Ghat, Ramnagar Fort and the Ghats of Varanasi, the project will enhance multimodal integration, improve logistics efficiency, facilitate tourism and pilgrimage, and support sustainable regional economic development across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Overall, the proposed Ganga Elevated Corridor will create a modern, high-capacity urban transport corridor that transforms mobility in Varanasi by providing faster, safer and more reliable connectivity, significantly reducing congestion, strengthening multimodal integration, enhancing tourism and pilgrimage infrastructure, and supporting sustainable economic growth in line with the vision of PM Gati Shakti and Viksit Bharat.

Map of Corridor: