TKS Elangovan Questions Tamil Nadu Govt Over Parandur Land Plan: ‘What a Funny Govt This Is’
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TKS Elangovan Takes Aim at TN Govt Over Parandur Land Decision
Chennai: DMK leader TKS Elangovan has questioned the Tamil Nadu government’s stand on the land acquired for the proposed Parandur airport.
His remarks came after Industries Minister S Keerthana said the acquired land could be considered for alternative industrial projects.
Reacting to the statement, Elangovan said the government’s position appeared inconsistent.
«“What a funny govt this is, this is directly opposite to what the CM and his Minister say,” Elangovan said.»
The comments come amid a political row over the future of the Parandur airport project.
Tamil Nadu Govt Drops Parandur Airport Project
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced the decision to abandon the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur.
The government cited concerns involving agricultural land, water bodies and the livelihoods of local residents.
The Chief Minister has also indicated that Tamil Nadu will look for an alternative location for Chennai’s second airport.
The decision has triggered criticism from the DMK and other Opposition parties.
DMK leaders have argued that abandoning Parandur could affect Tamil Nadu’s long-term infrastructure and industrial ambitions.
Minister Says Acquired Land Could Get Alternative Use
The controversy intensified after Industries Minister S Keerthana addressed the issue in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
She said the government could explore industrial projects on land already acquired for the airport.
According to the government, such projects would have to avoid harming agriculture, the environment and local livelihoods.
The proposal could also create employment opportunities in the Parandur region, the minister said.
The government has referred to Clause 99 of the land acquisition law while explaining the possibility of using the acquired land for another public purpose.
Around 1,802 Acres Already Acquired
The land issue has become one of the key points in the political debate.
Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar said around 1,802 acres had been acquired for the proposed project.
He said this represented about 48% of the total land requirement.
The proposed airport was expected to require around 5,846 acres, according to the government’s figures.
The government has also disputed Opposition claims that most of the required land had already been acquired.
Officials said the project had not received final environmental clearance.
DMK Questions Government’s Approach
The DMK has defended the earlier decision to select Parandur as the airport site.
Former minister Thangam Thennarasu said several locations had been examined before Parandur was shortlisted.
He argued that the location was selected after technical assessments and consultations involving the Airports Authority of India.
The DMK has warned that cancelling the project could affect investment and industrial expansion in Tamil Nadu.
Elangovan has also criticised the government’s decision to scrap the airport.
He has argued that Chennai needs another airport as the surrounding region continues to develop industrially.
Why Parandur Has Become a Political Flashpoint
The Parandur airport proposal has faced sustained opposition from farmers and local residents.
Critics have raised concerns over fertile agricultural land and water bodies in the proposed airport area.
The government has maintained that protecting farmers and the environment was central to its decision.
At the same time, Opposition leaders say Tamil Nadu still needs a second airport to support future economic growth.
The dispute has therefore shifted from the airport site itself to a broader question.
That question is what Tamil Nadu should do with the land already acquired for the abandoned project.
Political Row Likely to Continue
The latest exchange between Elangovan and the ruling side adds another layer to the Parandur controversy.
While the government says alternative industrial projects can be considered, the DMK is questioning the consistency of that approach.
The issue is expected to remain politically significant as the government works on plans for a new airport location.
For now, the future use of the acquired Parandur land remains a major point of debate in Tamil Nadu politics.
Also Read: Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport project amid concerns over farmers, agriculture and water bodies.
Disclaimer: This report is based on statements and reports available as of August 26, 2026. Political claims and allegations cited above are attributed to the respective speakers and have not been presented as independently established facts.