An interesting moment reportedly took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Chennai on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when he noticed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s photograph printed on the shirt of state minister N. Anand.
Modi arrived in Chennai to participate in several official events, including the inauguration of the first elevated stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II between Poonamallee and Vadapalani. At the airport, Chief Minister Vijay welcomed the Prime Minister with a bouquet.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand also greeted Modi during the reception. However, the minister’s shirt caught the Prime Minister’s attention because it featured a photograph of Vijay.
According to the account of the interaction, Modi pointed towards the photograph and remarked to Vijay, “The Minister is wearing your photograph right on his shirt!” Vijay reportedly smiled and nodded in response.
The Prime Minister then turned towards Anand and praised him, saying, “You are doing a great job… Best wishes!” The exchange reportedly took place in the presence of other dignitaries, including the Tamil Nadu Governor and Chief Minister.
The brief interaction added a lighter moment to the official airport reception ahead of the day’s development programmes. While the main purpose of Modi’s visit was to inaugurate infrastructure projects and participate in official events, the exchange drew attention because of the photograph on the minister’s shirt.
The incident also became a talking point among those following the Prime Minister’s visit and the political developments in Tamil Nadu. However, the reported remarks and the precise context of the exchange should be confirmed through an official video or reliable report.