Vijay for PM in 2029? TVK says Rahul Gandhi will ‘hold his hand’ to make him Prime Minister
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
- Times of Indiaseen 14 Oct, 03:27headline rewritten
24 hours after hosting Rahul Gandhi, TN CM Vijay takes metro ride with PM Modi24 hours after hosting Rahul, Vijay takes metro ride with PM
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Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- indiablooms.com08:06first to report
TVK MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh claims Rahul Gandhi will back Vijay for Prime Minister in 2029. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock. Why not read our informative news portal today.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:43
Tamil Nadu's chief minister Vijay faces a political challenge regarding national leadership. His party, TVK, and the Congress coalition are debating the 2029 prime ministerial candidate. Vijay's rise disrupts traditional state politics and sparks national aspirations. He must balance state leadership with a broader political project. This dynamic creates tension within the ruling coalition. Is he ready to have a direct contest with Rahul Gandhi?
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com01:13
Tamil Nadu Minister P Viswanathan stated Rahul Gandhi will be the Congress's Prime Ministerial candidate. He expressed confidence in the Congress party's strong political position within Tamil Nadu. The party has begun preparations for the upcoming 2029 parliamentary elections. Other opposition leaders may also be named as prime ministerial candidates by their parties. Viswanathan asserted Rahul Gandhi remains the only secular party's candidate for 2029.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- oneindia.com14:19
Congress leader KC Venugopal says Rahul Gandhi will lead the INDIA bloc in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and denies reports of TVK chief Vijay being projected as PM candidate.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- newstodaynet.com10:05
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has reportedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a change in the operator of Chennai airport.
Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- prokerala.com03:50
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu in the first week of October for an interaction with college students under the 'Chhatron ....
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Times of India07:38
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay launched an expanded scheme to provide free bus travel. Marking the launch on Gandhi Jayanti, Vijay travelled by bus in Chennai and interacted with passengers. The scheme removed previous limitations on the types of bus services available for free travel. It aims to enhance economic empowerment and education opportunities without transportation costs hindering access.
Sun, 11 October 2026
7 reports- Times of India08:52
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of the Chennai Metro Rail Project on Sunday, a major endeavor costing about Rs 4,900 crore with an innovative 3.7-km double-decker design. Daily services will kick off from October 12, operating from 7 am to 9 pm with a start time at 4 pm.
- Times of India10:35
- Times of India14:31
- Times of India17:51
During a government event in Chennai, PM Modi and CM Vijay inaugurated significant projects worth approximately Rs 13,000 crore. The gathering was briefly disrupted when supporters displayed placards promoting Vijay as the next Prime Minister. PM Modi emphasized the importance of cooperative federalism and vowed to continue supporting Tamil Nadu's development. Vijay called for the release of central funds and sought approval for additional infrastructure projects.
- deccanchronicle.com18:38
Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was received with a floral bouquet by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Following the Chief Minister, the State Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, N....
- freepressjournal.in18:50
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch of Chennai Metro with Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay, reaffirming his commitment to the state's development and stressing cooperative federalism. He highlighted India's expanding metro network, while TVK supporters raised slogans hailing Vijay as the “Future PM”.
- Times of India23:07edited after publishing
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24 hours after hosting Rahul Gandhi, TN CM Vijay takes metro ride with PM Modi
Sat, 17 October 2026
2 reports- newstodaynet.com09:09
The newly opened Poonamallee–Vadapalani Metro corridor has received an encouraging response from the public, with thousands of commuters flocking to stations to experience the new service.
- newstodaynet.com09:11
Chennai Central, Egmore and Tambaram railway stations witnessed a massive rush of passengers on Friday as people left for their native places ahead of the four-day holiday for Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami.