PM Modi in Chennai to attend private functions

Prime minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Monday to attend a couple of events. It will be a one-day trip and he will return to the capital on the same day.

The prime minister will be meeting DMK President M Karunanidhi. Both the BJP and the DMK said. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 12.30 PM at Karunanidhi's Gopalapuram residence.According to sources he will preside over the 75th anniversary celebrations of Tamil daily 'Dina Thanthi' at Madras University Centenary Hall, from 10.30 to 11.30 AM.

PM Modi will be honoring a list of dignitaries acknowledging their services in various fields like Literature and Culture. Business Tycoon and Owner of VGP Group V G Santhosham will be honored with Special achievement award as he started off his career with Daily Thanthi Group as a News Paper vendor and went on to become a successful Business Mogul in his life. According to the website, the prime minister will also attend the wedding of an IAS officer's daughter in Chennai on Monday.

The officer, TV Somanathan, works in the Prime Minister's Office, it was reported. Tight security arrangements are being made for the prime minister's visit and it is learnt that Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit, chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and deputy CM O Panneerselvam among other top officials will welcome Modi at the airport. The PM is expected to visit Chennai in December too, to attend the valedictory of the birth centenary celebrations of former chief minister and AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran (MGR).