Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Seeks PM Modi's Intervention for Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail Projects

Nov 22, 2025 05:27 pm CST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested Prime Minister Modi's intervention after the Union Housing Ministry rejected Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai. Stalin argues that both cities meet population requirements and notes similar projects were approved in other Tier-II cities, raising concerns about unequal treatment of Tamil Nadu's development needs.