..but Fernandes seems to have different plans

Defence Minister and NDA convenor George Fernandes called on MDMK general secretary Vaiko in Chennai on Friday. The minister stopped over ar...

Defence Minister and NDA convenor George Fernandes called on MDMK general secretary Vaiko in Chennai on Friday. The minister stopped over around 1.30 am on his way to Port Blair. Fernandes was received at the airport by Vaiko’s son, Durai Vaiyapuri. The visit was the first by an NDA leader after the MDMK quit the coalition. Vaiko presented a shawl to Fernandes at the end of the meeting that lasted more than two hours. Fernandes was a frequent visitor at the Vellore Jail when Vaiko was lodged there.

Modi will address a rally in the district and open the Purnea airport that will provide air connectivity to several metro cities, fulfilling a longstanding demand in the Seemanchal region.

PM Modi to open Purnea airport, launch Makhana Board in Monday’s visit to poll-bound Bihar

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PM Modi will visit Purnea, Bihar, on Monday to inaugurate projects worth Rs 36,000 crore, including an airport and launch the National Makhana Board. The visit is aimed at boosting development and addressing the neglected Seemanchal region. PM will also announce projects worth Rs 35,461 crore and distribute benefits to beneficiaries under different schemes.

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