• Source:JND

PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: Traffic movement on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway will be diverted at several locations in Tamil Nadu as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a major rally on behalf of the NDA for the upcoming assembly elections.

As part of the preparations, the Chengalpattu district police have announced restrictions on vehicular movement on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway (GST Road) and other nearby routes.

From 7 AM to 7 PM, the heavy vehicles will be completely banned on the GST Road between Chennai and Tindivanam. Government buses and light motor vehicles (LMVs) will be diverted from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Alternative routes

-Vehicles travelling from Chennai to Tindivanam/Villupuram can travel via Vandalur-Kelambakkam-Mamallapuram and East Coast Road (ECR). They can go through Marakkanam and turn towards Tindivaram, or inland through Vandalur, Padappai, Oragadam, Walajabad, Kancheepuram, Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai, and Villupuram.

-Vehicles heading to Chennai from Villupuram/Tindivanam can take Marakkanam-ECR or designated bypasses.

-Those travelling from Tiruchi/Salem to Chennai can travel through Ulundurpet, Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, and Kancheepuram.

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BJP ropes in AMMK and PMK

The Prime Minister will launch the NDA's poll campaign for the upcoming Assembly election. The BJP has allied with the AIADMK and has succeeded in roping in TTV Dinakaran's AMMK and PMK Anbumani faction, garnering further strength to challenge the ruling DMK.

Among other regional factions, GK Vasan-led TMC, TR Paarivendhar-led Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi, AC Shanmugam of New Justice Party and B John Pandian of Tamizhaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam have reiterated their support to the NDA.

As NDA is uniting at a critical juncture, the other front that poses a threat to MK Stalin's rule is TVK of the actor-turned-politician.

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Security ramped up

Elaborate security arrangements have been made with a Special Protection Group (SPG) team from Delhi. Among other authorities, Chennai City Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), district revenue officials, airport authorities, intelligence agencies, VIP security, medical, and fire services are on their toes.

The Prime Minister will reach Chennai on Friday afternoon from Thiruvananthapuram. He will fly directly to Madurantakam for the rally and will return to Delhi after that via Chennai.


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