Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday launched a slew of projects in Tamil Nadu, including laying the foundation stone for the 36 km Dharmapuri–Morappur new Railway Line at a function held at Dharmapuri.Goyal also participated in a function at Chennai Egmore through video-conferencing and announced extension of Tambaram–Tirunelveli Antyodaya express to Nagercoil and also flagged off Chennai Egmore–Kollam daily express in the presence of state Ministers and senior officials of the Southern Railway.
Speaking on the occasion, Goyal, who started his address by appreciating Wing Commander Abhinandan, who was released from captivity by Pakistan, said the brave solider made all Indians
proud, particularly the people of Tamil Nadu.He also said that India would give a fitting reply to terrorists and terrorism.