In a separate development, former BJP member Gayathri Raghuram has formally joined the AIADMK, as revealed in a ceremony graced by its general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami.
Shifting focus to legal matters, a case has been filed against the DMK MLA's son and daughter-in-law in Pallavaram.
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The Madras High Court, under the jurisdiction of Justice Anand Venkatesh, has temporarily suspended proceedings against Salem Periyar University VC Jaganathan.
The court adjourned the case for four weeks, noting the absence of criminal intent in Jaganathan's actions after thorough document verification.
Earlier, the prosecution sought a postponement, expecting the Advocate General's involvement.
However, this request was denied. The bench directed the police to submit a separate petition for the removal of the ban, underscoring the ongoing legal complexities surrounding the case. Stay tuned for further updates on these unfolding stories.
The Khelo India Youth Games commence in Chennai today, spanning four cities in Tamil Nadu. The Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai hosts the inaugural event at 6 pm, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arriving from Bengaluru at 4.50 pm. The Prime Minister's schedule includes a helicopter journey to INS Adyar Naval Base, followed by a car ride to the stadium.
Post-inauguration, Prime Minister Modi stays overnight at Raj Bhavan, departing at 9.20 am for Chennai airport, where he flies to Trichy. His itinerary encompasses a visit to Srirangam Ranganathar temple and a helicopter trip to Rameswaram, including prayers at the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Evening sees him at Sri Ramakrishna Math for an overnight stay.
In Rameswaram, the Prime Minister participates in holy rituals, taking a dip in Agni Theertham Kadal and worshipping at Ramanathaswamy Temple. His journey continues to Arichalmunai's Kothandaramar temple, after which he helicopters to Madurai airport, departing for Ayodhya.
Enhanced security measures blanket Chennai, Trichy, Rameswaram, and Dhanushkodi for the Prime Minister's visit. Chennai witnesses 22,000 police personnel on duty, accompanied by traffic adjustments.