Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's expected meeting with TN CM Vijay in Delhi postponed, posters remain outside 10 Janpath
New Delhi, May 28
The expected meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday in Delhi has been postponed.
Ahead of the expected meeting, posters featuring both the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and CM Vijay were put up outside 10 Janpath. The posters read, "Congress back in Tamil Nadu after 59 years. Thank you, Thalaiva."
CM Vijay is scheduled to return to Chennai and is expected to depart from Delhi around 10 AM, with plans to reach Chennai by 12:15 PM.
No meeting with Congress leaders had been officially announced during Vijay's visit to the national capital.
The visit marks Vijay's first official trip to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month.
Meanwhile, CM Vijay on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit and held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi.
According to a press release, during the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the efforts taken during his visit to the Netherlands to retrieve and bring back to India the Anaimangalam copper plates.
Further, Chief Minister Vijay stated that the Tamil Thai Vazhthu, the State Invocation Song, has traditionally been sung at the beginning of all government functions conducted in Tamil Nadu. However, following the circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in January this year, the National Song has been sung first at certain government functions.
In this context, the Chief Minister requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to issue appropriate clarification permitting the State Invocation Song to continue being sung at the commencement of government functions, the release stated.
The release said that Chief Minister Vijay also requested that the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) be established in Tamil Nadu. He noted that discussions have been ongoing for the past few years with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) regarding the establishment of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Design and Development Centre and the Centre for Airborne Systems in the State.
Regarding the proposed Mekedatu Dam project across the Cauvery River, the Chief Minister stated that the announcement made by the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka about conducting the Bhoomi Pooja for the project is completely contrary to the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and the judgment of the Supreme Court.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see Rahul Gandhi trying to revive Congress in TN after 59 years. But why postpone? Was it due to pressure from allies? Genuine question. Also glad Vijay met PM Modi on state issues—that's what a CM should do.
Mekedatu dam issue is critical for TN. If Karnataka goes ahead with Bhoomi Pooja without CWDT approval, it's a direct violation. Glad Vijay raised this with Modi ji. Let's hope the Centre intervenes. Cauvery water is life for our farmers.
The State Invocation Song issue is actually important. Why change tradition of 60+ years? Tamil Thai Vazhthu is our pride. Hope MHA clarifies soon. Also, CABS center in TN will boost aerospace—good demand 👏
As an outsider watching Indian politics, I find it fascinating how regional issues like the State Invocation Song can become national talking points. But honestly, the Mekedatu dam dispute is the real ticking time bomb—needs urgent resolution.
Congress trying hard in TN after decades. But without local leadership, will these posters actually help? DMK already has strong roots. Vijay is smart—meeting both PM and Congress. That's how politics works. But postpone karne ka reason batao yaar 😅
Anaimangalam copper plates retrieval is a big deal—appreciate Modi ji's efforts on that. But overall, Vijay is doing fine balancing between Centre and opposition. Let's see if Congress can actually make a comeback in TN. History says
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