The first stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II has missed its revised commissioning deadline, with viaduct and station works stalled on two corridors. Officials attribute the slippage to contractual disputes and pending clearances, while commuters continue to face barricaded carriageways in the western suburbs.
TVK
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam · Government
“The slippage traces to contractual disputes inherited from the previous regime and the Centre's delayed release of its equity share. Commuters should direct their questions to those who drafted these contracts. (sample)”
No response from the ruling alliance
Every scoped party in this tier is still silent — see the roll call below.
DMK
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
“Phase II ran on schedule until this government slowed decisions across the board. Blaming old contracts is an alibi for present paralysis. (sample)”
AIADMK
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
“Every deadline of this project now arrives only to be revised. The government must publish a corridor-wise completion calendar and fix responsibility for the slippage. (sample)”
BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party
“The Union government has released its committed share on time, and the file trail proves it. The delay lies entirely in the state's land handover and shifting of utilities. (sample)”
DMDK
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
“Commuters in the western suburbs deserve a clear timeline, whoever is responsible for the slippage. We await a full explanation. (sample)”
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