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**Summary:**

Union Minister of State L Murugan announced that Union Home Minister will visit Tamil Nadu to address a BJP booth committee conference in Tirunelveli on August 22nd. He defended the BJP-AIADMK alliance, commented on recent defections from AIADMK to DMK, and addressed the ED searches on a state minister. He criticized VCK leader Thirumavalavan and supported the Governor’s comments on school education. Murugan also announced increased train stops at various stations in Tamil Nadu and highlighted the Union government’s financial contributions to Tamil Nadu’s infrastructure development, particularly in railways.

**News Article:**

**Union Home Minister to Visit Tamil Nadu Amidst Political Activity**

**CHENNAI, August 17, 2025** – Union Home Minister is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on August 22nd to address a BJP booth committee conference in Tirunelveli. The announcement was made today by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan. The conference aims to gather booth agents from five parliamentary constituencies: Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, and Virudhunagar.

Murugan addressed recent political developments in the state, defending the BJP-AIADMK alliance. He downplayed the significance of recent defections from AIADMK to DMK, claiming that DMK leaders are in touch with the BJP and more developments will be revealed. He also commented on the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) searches at the premises of State Rural Development Minister I Periyasamy.

Murugan criticized VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan, alleging he was not adequately addressing Dalit issues during the DMK’s governance. He echoed Governor R N Ravi’s remarks on the state’s school education, urging the government to address infrastructure gaps.

In a significant announcement impacting commuters, Murugan stated that starting August 18th, 38 trains operating across Tamil Nadu would make additional stops at various railway stations, following public demand and action taken by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Murugan highlighted the Union government’s financial commitment to Tamil Nadu’s development, stating that approximately ₹10 lakh crore has been allocated in the last decade for social welfare schemes, modernization of national highways, airports, and ports. He specifically emphasized the ₹6626 crore allocated for railway projects in 2025-26, contrasting it with the ₹879 crore allocated during the UPA regime (2009-2014).

Under the Amrit Bharat Railway Stations Scheme, 77 railway stations in Tamil Nadu are undergoing upgrades at an estimated cost of ₹2,948 crore. New tracks are being laid for a distance of 2,587 km at an estimated cost of ₹33,467 crore, including the construction of 10 new railway lines, 3 broad gauge railway lines, and 9 double-track lines.

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