India, Oct. 11 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, the first section of Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II project to be opened, marking the first time the two leaders shared a stage.

Following the inauguration, Vijay and Modi also took a metro ride together, highlighting the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief's political balancing act, particularly after his recent meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over lunch and coffee in Chennai.

After the inauguration, Modi took to X to highlight the benefits of the newly opened stretch.

"Inauguration of the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase-2 ensures: Faster, more convenient dail...