While MK Stalin's speech has spurred a fresh dispute between the BJP and DMK in the state, the Modi government has now released the GST due to Tamil Nadu.
Modi had held a roadshow as he was showered a rousing welcome in the city and thousands of people and BJP cadres had gathered on both sides of the road to greet the Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi's tour to Chennai has gained the spotlight as it is the first time that Modi is visiting Tamil Nadu after DMK came to power in the state.
The Prime Minister's office said, "Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the mishap in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu."
With India making arrangements to host him, Johnson would have made a history of becoming the first British Prime Minister to attend India's Republic Day after three decades.
While praising Modi, he had made defaming remarks against the people who criticize Modi. Later, as his remarks had put him on fire, he has rendered an apology.
Tamil music director James Vasanthan has penned a scathing note against Ilaiyaraaja in which he asked what's his motive in hailing Modi on a similar scale to Ambedkar.