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TAMIL NADU ON THE PATH OF FAST DEVELOPMENT

A 7.3-km elevated corridor and 24.4-km four-

laning of National Highway 785 were inaugurated
in Madurai city.

The foundation stone for the construction of RAMAKRISHNA MATH WORKS

road projects of National Highway No. 744 was
laid. WITH THE SPIRIT OF 'EK

This over Rs 2400 crore project will boost inter-
state road connectivity between Tamil Nadu BHARAT SHRESTHA BHARAT'
and Kerala. This will ensure the convenience of
pilgrims visiting Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended
Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur, and Sabarimala in the 125th-anniversary celebrations of Sri
Kerala.
Ramakrishna Math at Vivekananda House

Inauguration of a 37 km gauge conversion in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on April 8. PM Modi
section between Tiruthuraipoondi and also released a book written on the Holy Trio
Agasthiyampalli completed at a cost of 294
crores. This will benefit the movement of edible here. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi
and industrial salt from Agastyampalli in the also addressed the dignitaries present here.
Nagapattinam district.
PM Modi deeply respects Ramakrishna Math in his

Express service between Tambaram – Sengottai life. Expressing his love and affection for the people
was also flagged off. of Tamil Nadu, the Tamil language, Tamil culture
A Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) service and the vibrancy of Chennai, Prime Minister Modi

was also flagged off between Thiruthuraipoondi referred to his visit to Swami Vivekananda's house in
to Agasthiyampalli. This will benefit the Chennai, where he stayed after returning from a trip
commuters of the Coimbatore, Thiruvarur, and to western countries. The Prime Minister believes
Nagapattinam districts.
that meditating in this house was a very special
experience for him and that he is feeling inspired
and energized. The Prime Minister said that ‘our
governance system is inspired by the philosophy of
Swami Vivekananda.’ Comparing this approach of
Swami Vivekananda that ‘society progresses only
when privileges are broken and equality is ensured’,
Prime Minister Modi mentioned that this vision
applies to all flagship programs of the government.
Swami Vivekananda had a great vision for India.
Every Indian feels that our time has come and many
experts suggest that this will be India's century. This
is why we communicate with the world with trust
and mutual respect. Prime Minister Modi believes
that great things can be done by imbibing the Panch
Praan in this Amrit Kaal. These are the goals of a
Rs 1260 crore, the passenger service of this airport developed India, removing any trace of the colonial
will increase from 2.3 crore passengers per year to mindset, celebrating our heritage, strengthening
30 crores. The new terminal of Chennai airport will unity, and focusing on our duties. Urging everyone
prove to be of great help to the whole of Tamil Nadu. to take a pledge to follow these five principles, Prime
The terminal building also has a glimpse of the Minister Modi said, 'If 140 crore people make such a
rich culture of Tamil Nadu which includes kolams, resolution, we can build a developed, self-reliant and
sarees, temples, and other traditional specialties. inclusive India by the year 2047'.

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