Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has canceled the Parandur airport project, aligning with protesters and intensifying tensions between ruling TVK and opposition DMK.
The decision comes after protests over environmental concerns and the impact on agricultural land
Aug 24, 2026
11:00 am
What's the storyTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced the scrapping of plans for a new airport in Parandur.
The decision comes after protests over environmental concerns and the impact on agricultural land.
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