Vijay Delhi Visit Highlights: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was scheduled to meet Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Thursday, marking his second interaction with Rahul Gandhi since his swearing-in. A joint photo opportunity with Sonia Gandhi was also expected during the visit. However, the meeting has been postponed, and will likely take place next week, the sources said.
A day earlier, Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed key state issues, including the Mekedatu dam dispute, the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen and the Tamil invocation song row.
He also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, submitting a memorandum seeking priority funding for ports, national highways, railway projects and industrial corridors critical to the state's development.
During his meeting with the PM, Vijay pressed for immediate steps to secure the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen lodged in Sri Lankan prisons, along with their boats. So far in 2026, there have been 12 incidents of fishermen arrests, with 58 currently in custody and 266 boats seized.
In his discussions with Sitharaman, he also urged the Centre to establish Institutes of National Importance (INIs) in Tamil Nadu.
Here Are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's Delhi Visit Highlights:
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Vijay's Meeting With Gandhis Postponed
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi has been postponed due to 'undisclosed' reasons.
The meeting may be rescheduled for next week, the sources said.
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Vijay To Meet Congress Leaders Today
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to meet Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi today.
In Vijay's 20-Minute Meeting With PM, Requests On State Anthem, Mekedatu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Delhi on his first official visit to the national capital after coming to power earlier this month
In the 20-minute-long meeting, the chief minister cited a list of matters linked to Tamil Nadu and asked the prime minister to consider them.
Vijay thanked PM Modi for bringing back ancient copper plates from Holland recently. He also touched upon the sensitive issue of Karnataka's announcement for a dam project in Mekedatu, which would affect water availability downstream in his state.
Pics: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Meets PM Modi In Delhi
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru @actorvijay met Prime Minister @narendramodi today.@CMOTamilnadu pic.twitter.com/xwE8THhDEV
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 27, 2026
Vijay Arrives At Tamil Nadu House, In Delhi, After Meeting PM Modi
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joesph Vijay arrives at Tamil Nadu House, in Delhi, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/Rbo6NT0TvD
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2026
Vijay Leaves From Seva Teerth After Meeting PM Modi
#WATCH | Delhi: Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay leaves from Seva Teerth after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/1oJ06YYBIw
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2026
Vijay Arrives At Seva Teerth To Meet PM Modi
#WATCH | Delhi: Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay arrives at Seva Teerth to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/QdwoypPANQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2026
Vijay Leaves From Tamil Nadu House, In Delhi
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joesph Vijay leaves from Tamil Nadu House, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/qLIzFmq4ML
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2026
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Arrives In Delhi
In his trademark black and white, also glasses on, CM Vijay reaches Delhi. All set to meet PM, HM, FM today pic.twitter.com/OPvwrjYEPH
— Vasudha Venugopal (@Vasudha156) May 27, 2026
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister To Meet PM Modi At 4:30 PM Today
#BREAKING | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 4:30 pm today
— NDTV (@ndtv) May 27, 2026
NDTV's @jsamdaniel joins @Vasudha156 with more details pic.twitter.com/D5PWLA5j1c
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Departs For First Official Delhi Visit
Following his assumption of office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay departed for Delhi on Tuesday for his first official visit.
He arrived at Chennai Airport to board a special flight to the national capital, where he is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers during the visit.
According to the sources, Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjuna, along with other senior ministers, will also accompany Vijay to Delhi, where they will first visit the Tamil Nadu House in the national capital.
(ANI)
#WATCH | Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay arrives at the airport. He is heading to Delhi today. pic.twitter.com/6ZPBTZHEsV
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2026
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Focus On Securing Central Support
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is expected to submit a detailed memorandum outlining key demands, including the expansion of the Chennai Metro Rail project, pending GST compensation dues, early release of funds under various Central schemes, allocation of educational funds under PMSRI, and timely supply of fertilisers such as urea for the upcoming kharif season.
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Meetings Scheduled With Top Leadership
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm. He will also meet President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the visit.
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Key Issues To Be Raised
During the meetings, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is likely to raise the issue of arrests of Tamil fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and seek the Centre's intervention. He is also expected to oppose Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu reservoir project on the Cauvery River.
In addition, he will push for faster financial clearances for infrastructure and welfare projects in the state.
Vijay Delhi Visit Live: Cultural Event In Delhi
As part of his visit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will also inaugurate a statue of classical Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a move seen as highlighting Tamil cultural identity at the national level.
