Tamil Nadu's government has refuted the claim made by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding a request to cancel the Madurai-Tuticorin rail project.
The state's transport minister, S S Sivasankar, labeled the minister's assertion as false, emphasizing Tamil Nadu's commitment to the project.
The railway project entails 926 acres of land acquisition, with district collectors instructed to advance the process in two phases.
In response to delays, Tamil Nadu has requested a status report and funding updates from Southern Railway.
Sivasankar criticized the Union minister for making unfounded statements that contradict the state's persistent advocacy for the project.