Modi meets CMs of UP, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and J&K in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir following the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, discussing state-specific development priorities, governance issues and cooperative federalism
New Delhi: Chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday separately called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed with him issues concerning their respective states.
The chief ministers are in the national capital to attend the 11th Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog, which was chaired by the prime minister earlier in the day. “Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri @myogiadityanath met Prime Minister @narendramodi,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a post on X.
Sources said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath discussed with Modi various issues concerning Uttar Pradesh. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay also called on Modi.
“Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru @TVKVijayHQ met Prime Minister @narendramodi,” the PMO said.
This was the second time Vijay met the PM after assuming charge as the chief minister last month. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Office said Vijay met Modi after the conclusion of the NITI Aayog meet.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar also called on Modi and had a “constructive discussion” on the state’s development priorities.
This was Shivakumar’s first meeting with the prime minister after taking charge as the chief minister on June 3. “Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri @DKShivakumar met Prime Minister @narendramodi,” the PMO said in a post on X.
Shivakumar said he had a “constructive discussion” with Modi on Karnataka’s development priorities, including infrastructure, investment, urban mobility, irrigation, innovation, and welfare initiatives that directly impact the lives of people.
“Met Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi avaru in New Delhi today for the first time after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka,” he said in a post on X.
The chief minister said Karnataka has always been a key contributor to India’s growth story and reiterated the state government’s commitment to further strengthening that role.
“I look forward to working closely with the Union Government in the spirit of cooperative federalism to accelerate development, attract greater opportunities, and fulfil the aspirations of the people of Karnataka. Together, we can build a stronger Karnataka and contribute meaningfully to a stronger India,” he said.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also called on the PM.
“Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri @revanth_anumula met Prime Minister @narendramodi,” the PMO said in a post on X.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah discussed important issues, including restoration of statehood, with Modi.
“Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri @OmarAbdullah met Prime Minister @narendramodi,” the PMO said. After the meeting, Abdullah said on X that he congratulated the PM on completing 12 “uninterrupted years in office”.
“Called on Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji to discuss issues of importance to J&K, including early return of Statehood, the state of the economy, pace of development and promotion of tourism. I congratulated him for the landmark of completing 12 uninterrupted years in office,” the CM said.
