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Tamil Nadu Assembly erupts over Parandur airport, G Square jibes
A heated exchange broke out in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday over the scrapping of the Parandur airport project, with Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar invoking the phrase 'G Square son-in-law'…
A heated exchange broke out in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday over the scrapping of the Parandur airport project, with Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar invoking the phrase 'G Square son-in-law' and DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu hitting back with a 'lottery son-in-law' jibe.
The ruling TVK and Opposition DMK traded allegations over land transactions and business interests surrounding the proposed greenfield airport. PWD Minister Aadhav Arjuna had alleged that realtors linked to a political party bought land before the detailed project report was announced.
Thennarasu's remark targeted Arjuna, who is the son-in-law of businessman Santiago Martin, known as the 'Lottery King'. The government has cited agricultural and environmental concerns for scrapping the project, while the DMK has defended it.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The personal barbs reflect the escalating political battle over the Parandur airport, a Rs 20,000-crore project originally proposed by the previous DMK government. The TVK administration's decision to scrap it puts at stake not just an infrastructure asset but also political narratives around land deals and crony capitalism. Aadhav Arjuna, a first-time minister and TVK stalwart, is a key target because his family's business links make him vulnerable to such attacks. The Assembly Speaker has not yet ruled on the conduct of either member. The next hearing on the airport's alternative site selection is expected within weeks.
The personal barbs reflect the escalating political battle over the Parandur airport, a Rs 20,000-crore project originally proposed by the previous DMK government.
Source: indiatoday.in
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