During this meeting, Palaniswami briefed Modi about the socio-political development in the coastal state. The Chief Minister urged Modi government to look into the matter of long pending demand of Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award for late Chief Minister J Jayalalitha and late DMK veteran Annadurai.
On this occasion, Palaniswami negated the reports of poll understanding with BJP. On reduction of fuel prices, Palaniswami maintained “We need funds to implement various welfare schemes in the state.”