Archive · 26 Aug 2026
DMK Accuses Chief Minister of Cheating Farmers Over Airport
Tamil Nadu has a plan to build an airport at Parandur.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he would seek to stop that project.
He also said the government would look for another place to build the airport.
DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan disagreed with this plan.
He said the airport would help businesses and the state economy.
He also said it could create jobs for young people.
Elangovan accused the Chief Minister of trying to cheat farmers.
He said promises to help farmers had not been fulfilled in some areas.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced plans to seek withdrawal of the proposed Parandur airport project.
Vijay said alternative sites for the airport would be explored.
DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan accused Vijay of attempting to cheat farmers.
Elangovan said the Parandur area is experiencing rapid industrial growth.
He argued the airport would support Tamil Nadu’s economy and create employment for young people.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and DMK spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan.
- What
- Vijay announced plans to seek withdrawal of the Parandur airport project and explore alternative sites; Elangovan criticized the move.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Parandur, Tamil Nadu, with Elangovan speaking to IANS from Chennai.
- Why
- Vijay proposed reconsidering the project, while Elangovan said the airport would support industrial growth, the economy, and employment.
Chief Minister’s Position
DMK’s Position
Whether to continue the project
Chief Minister’s Position
C. Joseph Vijay announced that he would seek to withdraw the proposed Parandur airport project and explore alternative sites.
DMK’s Position
T.K.S. Elangovan argued that stopping the Parandur airport would harm economic and employment opportunities.
Impact on farmers
Chief Minister’s Position
The announcement focused on withdrawing the proposed project and considering other locations; the article does not state Vijay’s specific reason regarding farmers.
DMK’s Position
Elangovan accused Vijay of trying to cheat farmers and said promises made for farmers’ welfare had not been fulfilled in several areas.
Economic development
Chief Minister’s Position
The proposed Parandur site would not be pursued if Vijay’s announced plan is carried out.
DMK’s Position
Elangovan said the area is seeing rapid industrial growth and that the airport would support the state economy and create jobs.
- Project
- Proposed Parandur airport
- Chief minister’s position
- C. Joseph Vijay said he would seek withdrawal of the project and explore alternative sites.
- DMK response
- T.K.S. Elangovan accused Vijay of attempting to cheat farmers.
- Economic argument
- Elangovan said the airport would support Tamil Nadu’s economy.
- Employment claim
- Elangovan said the project would provide employment opportunities for young people.
- Regional development
- Elangovan described the Parandur area as an industrially growing region.
- Source
- Elangovan spoke to IANS.