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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the famous Classic Remise automotive museum in Dusseldorf during his European investment tour. He described the experience as a nostalgic journey through automotive history, seeing the world's first car and legendary race cars up close. The visit coincided with major investment agreements signed with German companies worth over Rs 3200 crore. These new projects are expected to generate nearly 6000 jobs in Tamil Nadu's growing industrial sector.

Key Points: MK Stalin Visits Classic Remise Dusseldorf on Germany Investment Trip

  • Stalin tours iconic German automotive museum housing vintage cars and rare artefacts
  • Describes emotional resonance with engineering marvels from different eras
  • Signs MoUs worth Rs 3200 crore with German firms during investment trip
  • New investments expected to create nearly 6000 jobs in Tamil Nadu
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A journey back in time...: TN CM Stalin as he visits Classic Remise in Dusseldorf

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin tours Classic Remise automotive museum in Germany, calling it "a journey back in time" while securing Rs 3200 crore investments for state job creation.

"Walking through #ClassicRemise #Dusseldorf was a journey back in time! - MK Stalin"

Dusseldorf, September 2

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin took a nostalgic step into automotive history during his visit to the renowned Classic Remise in Dusseldorf, Germany, describing the experience as "a journey back in time."

In a post on X, CM Stalin shared his reflections after touring the iconic automobile museum and showroom, which houses an extraordinary collection of vintage cars, classic motorcycles, and rare automotive artefacts.

He emphasised the emotional resonance of witnessing engineering marvels from different eras and hailed the space as a living tribute to human creativity and innovation.

"Walking through #ClassicRemise #Dusseldorf was a journey back in time!" Stalin wrote in the post.

"Traveling from Chennai, India's Detroit, to Germany with its legendary legacy of automobile innovation, I had the rare joy of seeing the world's first car and a fabled race car up close. Amid timeless vintage treasures, I felt history come alive-an eternal dialogue between past genius and future imagination," he added.

https://x.com/mkstalin/status/1962545457852485696

His visit comes as part of an ongoing official trip to Europe aimed at boosting industrial investments in Tamil Nadu.

Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government signed "key MoUs" with German firms during Stalin's visit to the country, which entailed fresh investments worth over Rs 3,200 crore and had the potential to create nearly 6,000 new jobs in the state.

A state government release said that Munich-headquartered Knorr-Bremse, a world leader in braking systems, has announced a Rs 2,000 crore investment to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Tamil Nadu.

The plant will focus on railway doors and braking systems - marking the company's first significant manufacturing investment in the state. The project is expected to generate 3,500 jobs and strengthen Tamil Nadu's growing ecosystem in railway components and advanced engineering.

The release stated that the Germany-based Nordex Group will expand its operations in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore and create 2,500 new jobs. The company is one of the world's top wind turbine manufacturers.

Stalin, who arrived in Europe on Saturday, is on an eight-day visit to Germany and the United Kingdom to secure industrial investment for the state.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I hope our leaders also focus on improving public transportation infrastructure back home. We need better buses and trains for common people, not just luxury car investments.
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Arjun K
Amazing! 3200 crore investment and 6000 jobs is fantastic news for Tamil Nadu's economy. German engineering combined with Tamil Nadu's manufacturing capabilities - perfect partnership! 🚗💨
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Sarah B
As an expat in Germany, it's wonderful to see Indian leaders appreciating European automotive heritage. The Classic Remise is indeed spectacular - every car enthusiast should visit it at least once!
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Vikram M
Wind turbine investment is the real win here! Renewable energy is the future. Hope Tamil Nadu becomes the renewable energy hub of India. Good move CM Stalin! 🌬️💡
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Michael C
The railway braking systems investment is strategically important. With India expanding its rail network, this could position Tamil Nadu as a crucial manufacturing hub for railway components. Smart thinking!

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