HIGHLIGHTS: Vijay meets Parandur protestors, vows support and slams DMK over proposed airport project
While addressing the villagers he stated that this was his commencement of his 'field politics'.
TVK chief Vijay speaking to the anti-Parandur protestors (Photo: Manivasagan)
CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay met the villagers protesting against the move to set up a new airport in Parandur in Ekanapuram and offered support to them saying that he will stand with them till the end.
While addressing the villagers he stated that this was his commencement of his 'field politics'.
He said that he was not against development or airport, but it must not be set up in fertile farmland.
The TVK chief slammed the ruling DMK raising questions about why they oppose tungsten project, but support Parandur airport. He further alleged that there is some 'gain' for ruling DMK dispensation in the proposed Parandur airport project, and says people understand it.
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- 20 Jan 2025 12:50 PM IST
Vijay going to Paranthur will not make any impact: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai
- 20 Jan 2025 11:59 AM IST
Only individuals with identification documents are being allowed to attend the meeting. The police have been verifying Aadhaar cards and other ID proof to ensure only residents of the 13 villages are permitted entry, according to Daily Thanthi.
- 20 Jan 2025 11:38 AM IST
N Anand, general secretary of the TVK distributed food items to the villagers on behalf of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- 20 Jan 2025 11:34 AM IST
Intensive police checks at Parandur-Kancheepuram junction. So far, more than 30 vans arrived to the venue with villagers and TVK functionaries, according to Thanthi TV.
