Tamil Nadu CM Scraps Plan for New Chennai Airport Due to Protests, Environmental Concerns
C Joseph Vijay, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, scrapped the plan for a new airport near Chennai due to environmental concerns and opposition from protesters. The TVK government had opposed the project since October 2024, citing threats to agricultural lands. In response, DMK leader MK Stalin's party threatened to move a privilege motion if files related to the project are not disclosed within one week.
25 AUG 2026
— 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.
— 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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