Palaniswami recalls efforts by AIADMK government towards Phase II Chennai Metro Rail project
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami highlighted his party's role in initiating the Phase II Chennai Metro Rail project during his tenure. He emphasized that the project moved forward despite initial funding challenges from the central government.
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This reflects ongoing political competition in Tamil Nadu regarding credit for infrastructure development and public works.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday recalled efforts undertaken during the erstwhile AIADMK regime towards implementing the Phase II of Chennai Metro Rail project.
Mr. Palaniswami was among the dignitaries in Chennai airport to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he arrived in the State capital to inaugurate the Poonamalle-Vadapalani Metro Rail stretch and lay the foundation of several projects. “Even when funds from the Central government did not come through, it was the AIADMK government which allocated funds for the project and commenced work,” Mr. Palaniswami recalled.
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