DMK's MP from Thoothukudi Lok Sabha Constituency and its Parliamentary Party Leader raised questions at the Lok Sabha on when Coimbatore and Metro Rail projects would be approved by the Centre. She specifically asked why is there a delay in granting approval to the projects.

Replying to her question in written, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu said today that as per Metro Rail Policy 2017, submission of comprehensive mobility plan and alternative analysis report is mandatory when a city is seeking approval from Centre for the Metro Rail Projects. However, the DPR of the 2 projects from Tamil Nadu did not contain the above-mentioned 2 reports.