Andhra Pradesh IT and Industries Minister Nara Lokesh rejected a social media
Andhra Pradesh IT and Industries Minister Nara Lokesh rejected a social media proposal for an airport at Sri City to serve Chennai passengers, leading to online debate after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay scrapped the Parandur greenfield airport project due to land and protest issues. The existing Chennai airport will expand with a fifth terminal addition. This move has drawn criticism from former CM M.K. Stalin, political commentator Sumanth Raman, and others, who warn of delays in addressing Chennai's aviation needs.
25 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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