DMK chief Stalin calls Parandur airport scrapping an "irreversible setback" for Tamil Nadu growth
MK Stalin, DMK chief, called the scrapping of Parandur airport an "irreversible setback" for Tamil Nadu's growth after Chief Minister Vijay announced its cancellation to protect farmland and livelihoods on Monday. DMK MLAs walked out when denied debate in the Assembly. The project was planned as one of Tamil Nadu’s largest infrastructure initiatives but faced strong local opposition due to environmental concerns. Stalin argued it would set back development by several years and harm economic targets. Vijay assured plans for an alternative airport site and expansion of Chennai airport.
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.
“Dropping Parandur is not Change. It's an irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu's growth. The announcement made today by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to drop the Parandur International Airport project will set the State's development back by several years.”— verbatim excerpt from NDTV
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