CM allays fears of public on airport expansion
NT Bureau
Chennai, Aug 24:
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today made a categorical assurance in the State Assembly that residents in the vicinity of the Chennai airport would not be affected as a result of the expansion of the airport.
Speaking after the question hour, CPI member Sivapunniyam, while welcoming the upgradation and expansion of the Chennai airport also spoke about the displacement threat faced by the people residing in Pozhichalur, Anakaputhur, Cowl Bazaar and Pammal areas.
Stating that there were about 4,629 houses, 23 temples, nine overhead water tanks, 14 schools, eight government buildings, two churches and a ration shop in Pozhichalur area, he said over 25,000 people were residing in these areas.
Emphasising that the expansion plan would most certainly hit the poor, he wanted the government to opt for some other areas in the vicinity.
Suggesting the northern suburbs of Avadi and Ambattur for the airport expansion plan, Sivapunniyam wanted implementation of the airport upgradation project without disturbing the common man.
The Chief Minister, in his reply said he would consult the Civil Aviation Ministry and Central government officials and added 'whatever possible it would be done'.
The Chief Minister reassured that the government headed by him would never indulge in any activity which would harm the interests of the common man.
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NT Bureau
Chennai, Aug 24:
Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today made a categorical assurance in the State Assembly that residents in the vicinity of the Chennai airport would not be affected as a result of the expansion of the airport.
Speaking after the question hour, CPI member Sivapunniyam, while welcoming the upgradation and expansion of the Chennai airport also spoke about the displacement threat faced by the people residing in Pozhichalur, Anakaputhur, Cowl Bazaar and Pammal areas.
Stating that there were about 4,629 houses, 23 temples, nine overhead water tanks, 14 schools, eight government buildings, two churches and a ration shop in Pozhichalur area, he said over 25,000 people were residing in these areas.
Emphasising that the expansion plan would most certainly hit the poor, he wanted the government to opt for some other areas in the vicinity.
Suggesting the northern suburbs of Avadi and Ambattur for the airport expansion plan, Sivapunniyam wanted implementation of the airport upgradation project without disturbing the common man.
The Chief Minister, in his reply said he would consult the Civil Aviation Ministry and Central government officials and added 'whatever possible it would be done'.
The Chief Minister reassured that the government headed by him would never indulge in any activity which would harm the interests of the common man.
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