US EditionStalin Writes to PM Modi over Centre’s Rejection of Coimbatore, Madurai Metro Rail Projects
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin argues the metro proposals meet population and ridership criteria and urges a review to address perceived selective treatment by the central ministry.
- M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review MoHUA's decision to return the Coimbatore and Madurai DPRs, offering to meet in New Delhi with his team.
- MoHUA cited the Metro Rail Policy 2017 criterion and ridership concerns, noting Coimbatore LPA exceeded 2 million in 2011 and Madurai’s population likely surpasses it now, which M.K. Stalin said was applied selectively.
- The state's CMP and DPR studies show Coimbatore's Comprehensive Mobility Plan and DPR study teams projected MRTS needs, while M.K. Stalin directed the Department of Special Initiatives to submit detailed justifications and offer compensation to land owners affected by potential acquisition.
- The decision has provoked local resentment and a political row, with residents and commuters of Coimbatore and Madurai surprised and the state government of Tamil Nadu emphasizing balancing social costs of land acquisition with long-term benefits, M.K. Stalin said.
- Pointing to broader precedent, he noted the 2 million rule, if applied uniformly, would have prevented many Tier-II city metros like Agra, Indore and Patna, and urged reconsideration.
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Stalin writes to PM Modi, says rejection of Metro Rail projects by Centre has caused resentment
In a passionate appeal, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M K Stalin has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to re-evaluate the dismissal of Metro Rail initiatives for the cities of Coimbatore and Madurai. Emphasizing widespread public discontent, Stalin argued for the vital role of efficient public transport in facilitating urban expansion.
MK Stalin Seeks PM Modi's Intervention Over Tamil Nadu Metro Proposal
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TN: CM Stalin Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Reconsideration of Metro Rail Projects for Coimbatore, Madurai
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a letter written to PM Modi, TN CM Stalin expressing his "disappointment and anguish" over the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) rejecting the proposals, saying that the rejections have come as a "complete surprise" to the state government since multiple officials, including the Chief Minister has constantly been in touch with the relevant ministry. India News | TN: CM Stalin W…
TN: CM Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks reconsideration of metro rail projects for Coimbatore, Madurai
In a letter written to PM Modi, TN CM Stalin expressing his "disappointment and anguish" over the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) rejecting the proposals, saying that the rejections have come as a "complete surprise" to the state government since multiple officials, including the Chief Minister has constantly been in touch with the relevant ministry.
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