Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur airport project. This decision came after listening to grievances from protesting farmers and residents. The Chief Minister stated the project would negatively affect agricultural land and livelihoods. He emphasized the need for an alternative location with minimal disruption. Vijay affirmed his support for farmers protecting their agricultural land.

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has dropped the proposed greenfield airport project at Parandur, chief minister C Joseph Vijay announced in the Assembly on Monday.

A new airport for Chennai will be proposed at a location where there is no opposition from the people, Chief Minister Vijay said. | India News