Tamil Nadu CM Cancels Parandur Airport Project

8 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 24 AUG 2026 — 25 AUG 2026

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Latest · 25 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu's Industries Minister announced plans to explore alternative industrial projects on land acquired for the scrapped Parandur airport.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the scrapping of the plan for a new airport near Chennai by Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific decision. It excludes other actions or decisions made by the Tamil Nadu government, DMK party, or related parties unless they are direct developments of this particular airport project cancellation.

The full story, from the beginning

24Aug

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Tamil Nadu CM Scraps Plan for New Chennai Airport Due to Protests, Environmental Concerns

NDTV

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister cancelled the Parandur greenfield airport project in response to local protests and to fulfill a pre-election promise.

NDTV

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Vijay canceled the Parandur airport project due to local opposition, prompting DMK Chief MK Stalin to declare it an irreversible setback for the state's growth.

The Hindu

Nainar Nagenthran criticized the government's decision to drop the Parandur airport project without an alternative site.

The Hindu

Congress backs TVK-led government’s decision to cancel Parandur airport project due to feasibility issues.

25Aug

NDTV

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh rejected a proposal for an airport at Sri City to serve Chennai passengers.

The Hindu

Farmers from Parandur met with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, to express gratitude for the cancellation of the controversial Parandur Greenfield Airport project.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Tamil Nadu's Industries Minister announced plans to explore alternative industrial projects on land acquired for the scrapped Parandur airport.

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