Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Meets PM Modi in Delhi on State Issues
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made his maiden visit to New Delhi on May 27, 2026, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key state concerns, including Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, the arrest of 58 fishermen by Sri Lanka, fertilizer supply, and cotton import duties. He also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking funding for infrastructure projects. Vijay later attended the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, marking his second Delhi visit.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay meets President, Vice President in New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay arrived in New Delhi on June 10, 2026, for a three-day official visit to attend the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. Upon arrival, he received a guard of honour at Tamil Nadu House. In the evening, he called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and also met Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan at his office, marking his first meetings with them since becoming Chief Minister. Later, he held discussions with Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi at their residence. He also visited the Communist Party of India headquarters and met general secretary D. Raja. On June 11, Vijay is scheduled to deliver a speech at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is scheduled to attend the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Thursday, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to sources, Vijay will leave Chennai on a special flight on Wednesday and is expected to meet some political leaders in the capital before the meeting. The Governing Council includes Chief Ministers of all states and Union Territories, as well as Lieutenant Governors. During the meeting, Vijay is expected to deliver a speech highlighting key issues concerning Tamil Nadu. This marks his second visit to Delhi since becoming Chief Minister; during his previous trip, he met with PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He is scheduled to return to Chennai on Friday.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, in his first visit to the capital since taking office. Vijay raised concerns over Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and Supreme Court judgment, and urged the Centre to block it without consent from co-basin states. He also requested the Union Home Ministry to clarify that state invocation songs can be sung first at government events, after a circular mandated 'Vande Mataram' first. On fishermen issues, Vijay reported 58 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody and 266 boats seized in 2026, urging PM to press for their release. Additionally, he pushed for establishing the Centre for Airborne Systems in Tamil Nadu and thanked Modi for repatriating the Anaimangalam copper plates. Later, Vijay met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking priority funding for highways, metro rail projects in Hosur, Coimbatore, and Madurai, and industrial corridors.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, in his first visit to the capital since taking office. Vijay raised concerns over Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across the Cauvery River, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and Supreme Court judgment, and urged the central government not to permit it without consent from co-basin states. He also highlighted the arrest of 58 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy in 2026 and the seizure of 266 boats, requesting immediate diplomatic intervention. Additionally, Vijay discussed the precedence of state invocation songs over Vande Mataram at government events, urged establishment of the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Tamil Nadu, and thanked Modi for repatriating the Anaimangalam copper plates from the Netherlands. Later, he met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to seek funding for highways, metro rail projects in Hosur, Coimbatore, and Madurai, and establishment of Institutes of National Importance.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will make his maiden visit to New Delhi on May 27, 2026, to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., during which Vijay is expected to submit a memorandum addressing key state issues, including financial matters and Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu reservoir project. Vijay has previously written to Modi about the Mekedatu project, fertilizer supply for the Kharif season, and removal of the 11% import duty on cotton. The Chief Minister will be accompanied by cabinet colleagues and senior officials. He is also likely to meet Union Ministers and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi before returning to Chennai on May 28.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is scheduled to fly to New Delhi on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, set for 4:30 PM, will focus on key state issues including financial matters, Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, uninterrupted fertilizer supply for the Kharif season, and removal of the 11% import duty on cotton. Vijay will travel on a chartered flight from Chennai and is expected to submit a memorandum detailing these concerns. This marks his first visit to the national capital since assuming office. He is also likely to meet several Union Ministers and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The Chief Minister will be accompanied by cabinet colleagues and senior officials, and is scheduled to return to Chennai on Thursday.
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