CPI(M) State Secretary P. Shanmugam praised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s decision to scrap the Parandur airport project, noting it would have destroyed 13 lakes and over 3,000 acres of wetlands.

  • Parandur airport project scrapped
  • 13 lakes and 3,000 acres of wetlands saved
  • Acquired land to be transferred to farmers

Project Cancellation Announced

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that the proposed Parandur airport will be abandoned and an alternative site will be identified. CPI(M) State Secretary P. Shanmugam welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for the people.

Environmental Impact

Shanmugam warned that the airport would have wiped out 13 lakes and more than 3,000 acres of wetlands, a critical ecosystem for biodiversity and water retention in the region.

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Farmers’ Demands

Local residents and farmers have been protesting the project for months. Shanmugam insisted that the land already acquired for the airport must be handed back to the farmers without delay.

Cauvery Water Dispute

On the contentious Cauvery issue, Shanmugam urged the Chief Minister to lead a multi‑party delegation to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pressing for Tamil Nadu’s rightful share as per the Supreme Court verdict. He highlighted that the state has received excess water but not the entitled share from Karnataka.

Sugar Price Concerns

He also raised concerns over the recent surge in sugar prices, calling it a further burden on the common man, and appealed to both central and state governments to take steps to bring down prices.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the cancellation of the Parandur airport project not only safeguards critical wetlands but also strengthens the political capital of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu amidst rising environmental activism.

"Preserving Parandur’s wetlands is essential for long‑term water security in the region," said environmental expert Dr. Anjali Raghavan.
Did You Know?: Nine of the 13 lakes in the Parandur area were previously classified as dry, but recent conservation efforts have revived them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When will a new airport site be finalized?
A: The government says the site will be selected after extensive public consultations.

Q2: When will the acquired land be handed over to farmers?
A: The state has pledged to complete the transfer within the next two months.