The Union Minister for Urban Development said expansion of metro rail in the state capital was Jayalalithaa's dream, as he flagged off the first underground metro rail service from Thirumangalam to Nehru Park here.
"The metro rail project was started by Jayalalithaa ji. I feel sad that we are missing her today," he said.
"The expansion of metro rail service in Chennai was Jayalalithaa's dream. That dream is coming true today," he said.
He assured chief minister Palaniswami that the Centre would extend full support to Tamil Nadu government to fulfil the dreams of Jayalalithaa.
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The senior BJP leader said over the last 18 years he had been interacting with the former AIADMK supremo, who, he said used to discuss issues very frankly.
"It is unfortunate that she is not among us today," he said.