Chennai, Aug. 24 -- A major political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu following Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's announcement in the State Assembly under Rule 110 that his government is abandoning the proposed Greenfield International Airport at Parandur.

Citing severe environmental concerns, threat to agricultural lands, and loss of local livelihoods, Vijay stated that the project would be relocated to an alternative site where impact on farms and residential settlements would be minimal.

The decision has split the political spectrum down the middle, drawing sharp condemnation from the opposition DMK and BJP, while earning praise from alliance partners like the Congress.

Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, CM Vijay emphasised that while...