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Tamil Nadu Fishermen Rally Against New Secretariat Project, Demand Its Withdrawal
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🗓 22 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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Fishermen in Tamil Nadu staged a protest against the proposed new Secretariat building, demanding the government cancel the project.
Fishermen from various coastal communities in Tamil Nadu gathered to protest the planned construction of a new Secretariat building in the state capital. The protest, which began early this morning, saw several hundred fishermen blocking access to the site and chanting slogans demanding the cancellation of the project. They argue that the construction would disrupt fishing activities and damage the local marine ecosystem.
Representatives of the fishermen’s association spoke to the media, stating that the project would lead to loss of livelihood and increased pollution in the coastal waters. They called on the state government to reconsider the location and to explore alternative sites that would not affect the fishing industry.
The state government has not yet issued a formal response to the protest. However, officials have indicated that they will review the concerns raised by the fishermen and engage with stakeholders before making a final decision.
The protest is part of a broader movement by coastal communities across Tamil Nadu to protect their livelihoods from large infrastructure projects that threaten marine resources.
Representatives of the fishermen’s association spoke to the media, stating that the project would lead to loss of livelihood and increased pollution in the coastal waters. They called on the state government to reconsider the location and to explore alternative sites that would not affect the fishing industry.
The state government has not yet issued a formal response to the protest. However, officials have indicated that they will review the concerns raised by the fishermen and engage with stakeholders before making a final decision.
The protest is part of a broader movement by coastal communities across Tamil Nadu to protect their livelihoods from large infrastructure projects that threaten marine resources.