Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka, where he will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for several development projects. This visit is particularly significant as the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala are set to go to polls in the coming weeks.

During his visit to Tamil Nadu, PM Modi will inaugurate the new integrated terminal building at Chennai airport. The terminal spans across an area of 2,20,972 sqm and was built at a total cost of Rs 2,437 crore to cater to the growing air traffic in the state. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for several National Highway projects worth Rs 7,580 crore and AIIMS Bibinagar at a cost of Rs 1,350 crore in Telangana.

Apart from these, PM Modi will also flag off 13 new Multi-Modal Transport Service (MMTS) services in the Hyderabad-Secunderabad twin city region, which will provide fast, convenient, and comfortable travel options. He will also inaugurate the first phase of the new integrated terminal building at Chennai airport and flag off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express on Saturday.

The Secunderabad Express, which will connect Hyderabad with Tirupati, will be the Vande Bharat train to be started from the state in less than three months. The train is likely to reduce travel time between the two cities by close to three and a half hours. The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station, done at a cost of Rs 720 crore, has been planned with world-class amenities and an aesthetically designed iconic station building.

PM Modi’s visit to these southern states comes at a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking to expand its footprint in the region. The visit is expected to boost the party’s prospects in the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

In addition to inaugurating development projects, PM Modi will also interact with people from different walks of life during his visit. The Prime Minister’s Office has said that PM Modi will hold meetings with scientists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss various issues and seek their feedback.

Overall, PM Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka is expected to boost the region’s development and contribute to the BJP’s efforts to expand its presence in the southern states.