s describing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as the next prime minister in 2029 were displayed by his supporters during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's programme in Chennai, creating a visible political moment at an event focused on development projects.
The incident took place while Modi was addressing the gathering after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth approximately ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu. Vijay was present on the stage alongside the prime minister.
According to the report, supporters began whistling and raising handwritten s when Modi mentioned Vijay during his address. s carried Vijay's graphs and messages referring to him as the next prime minister in 2029.
Security personnel and police intervened and asked the supporters to sit down and remove s. They initially complied, but later raised s again and gestured towards video cameras after the police moved away.
Development projects at the event
Modi and Vijay jointly flagged off a new Chennai Metro service and travelled on the train to review it. The prime minister inaugurated the Poonamallee–Vadapalani section of Phase Two of the Chennai Metro Rail project.
The section was built at an approximate cost of ₹4,900 crore. It covers about 15 kilometres and includes 11 accelerated and elevated stations, according to the supplied report.
Other projects mentioned at the programme included the Manali refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, highway projects, Amrit railway stations and port-related initiatives. The event brought the two leaders together on a stage shared for several major infrastructure announcements.
The visit was Modi's first trip to Tamil Nadu after the Assembly elections held in April, in which Vijay's party TVK came to power, according to the report. The political setting gave added significance to the joint appearance and to s raised by Vijay's supporters.
Leaders discuss cooperation and state demands
Modi said a change in government would not alter his commitment to Tamil Nadu's development or to serving its people. He also said the Centre and the state were working together to take Tamil Nadu forward.
The prime minister highlighted cooperative federalism and said the country's progress depends on the development of its states. Vijay, in turn, said coordination between the central and state governments was necessary for public welfare schemes to reach the last person.
During his address, Vijay placed several demands before the central government. These included the immediate, unconditional release of ₹5,110 crore in outstanding funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
He also sought official recognition of Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court. Other requests included approval for Phase Three of the Chennai Metro, reconsideration of Metro proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai, and approval for an interstate Metro line connecting Hosur with Bengaluru.
Cultural references in Modi's address
Modi praised Tamil literature and culture during the visit. He referred to the Tirukkural as a guide for human life and recalled presenting a Russian edition of the work to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He also paid tribute to national poet Mahakavi Bharati and said the relevance of Bharati's poem Achamillai remains strong in the present time.
Conclusion
The Chennai programme combined announcements for ₹13,000 crore in projects with a joint appearance by Modi and Vijay, while Vijay's supporters used the occasion to project him as a 2029 prime ministerial candidate. Vijay also used the event to present pending state demands to the central government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What s were displayed at the Chennai event?
Supporters displayed handwritten s describing C. Joseph Vijay as the next prime minister in 2029.
Q. How did the police respond?
Police and security personnel asked the supporters to sit down and remove s. s were later raised again after the officers moved away.
Q. What Chennai Metro section was inaugurated?
The Poonamallee–Vadapalani section of Phase Two of the Chennai Metro Rail project was inaugurated.
Q. What major financial demand did Vijay raise?
Vijay sought the unconditional release of ₹5,110 crore in outstanding funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
Q. What other Metro-related requests did Vijay make?
He sought approval for Phase Three of the Chennai Metro, reconsideration of proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai, and approval for an interstate Metro line connecting Hosur with Bengaluru.
