Chennai, Jan. 31 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday evening attended the family wedding of former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu at Mahabalipuram, about 55 km from here, during his brief visit to the city.

After blessing the newly-wedded couple, Mr Amit Shah left for Delhi.

Earlier, Mr Amit Shah was accorded a rousing reception at the airport and en route to the Wedding venue as scores of BJP workers, including women, carrying party flags and placards with his photos, greeted him by lining up on both sides of the roads.

They welcomed and greeted him by beating of drums and waved at him.

Mr Amit Shah responded by waving at them from his car.

BJP State President K Annamalai, who welcomed Mr Amit Shah and also attended the wedd...