In scrapping Parandur airport, Vijay keeps promise that defined his first political protest
· India · Indian Express, India Today
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced the cancellation of the proposed Rs 27,000-crore greenfield airport at Parandur, fulfilling a promise he made in 2025 during his first political protest. The project, planned over 5,746 acres in Kanchipuram district, faced strong opposition from residents of Ekanapuram and surrounding villages. Vijay stated that the government has identified alternative locations for a new airport to avoid displacing agricultural land and residential areas. The decision comes as Chennai's Meenambakkam airport, with a capacity of 30 million passengers annually, faces increasing demand due to industrial and commercial growth.
Why it matters
The move resolves a long-standing dispute with local communities but poses a challenge for Chennai's urgent need for expanded air travel infrastructure. It also reinforces CM Vijay's commitment to his electoral promises.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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