E.V. Velu calls on Nitin Gadkari in Delhi
The Hindu
PWD Minister wants sea link between Chennai port and Tiruvottiyur junction developed
Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in Delhi on Tuesday and proposed the development of a sea link between the Chennai port and Manali Road-Tiruvottiyur junction and many other road projects in the State.
Pointing out that habitations have developed in suburban areas around Chennai due to expansion of the city and that people had to commute to the State capital, Mr. Velu urged the Centre against toll plazas at Chennasamudram, Nemili, Vanagaram, Surapattu and Paranur.
Mr. Velu handed over a representation that pointed out the increasing population and container traffic and underlined the need for a sea link between the Chennai port and Manali Road-Tiruvottiyur junction.
After Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok’s prediction on Saturday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will step down in November 2025 triggered intense political discussions in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said Mr. Siddaramaiah will continue for the full five-year term.