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Anbumani Questions DMK's Triple Stance on Pattinapakkam Secretariat Amidst Fishermen Protests
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News18•22-09-2026, 17:30
Anbumani Questions DMK's Triple Stance on Pattinapakkam Secretariat Amidst Fishermen Protests
- •Fishermen's organizations announce protests against the new Secretariat in Pattinapakkam, citing livelihood concerns.
- •They demand the immediate revocation of Government Order No. 564 for the new Secretariat.
- •PMK leader Anbumani had previously warned against the project, citing impact on fishermen and traffic congestion.
- •Anbumani highlights the DMK government's contradictory stances: issuing a GO, claiming no final decision, and respecting fishing community sentiments.
- •He urges the Tamil Nadu government to abandon its stubbornness and revoke GO No. 564 to prevent law and order issues.
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Fishermen's organizations in Chennai are protesting because they fear the new Secretariat project in Pattinapakkam will severely impact their livelihoods, traditional fishing rights, and access to the area, threatening nine coastal fishing settlements.
The proposed new Secretariat and Assembly complex at the Foreshore Estate area in Pattinapakkam has an estimated project cost of around 1,200 crore rupees.
PMK leader Anbumani suggested that an administrative city, including the new Secretariat and other government facilities, should instead be established on 1,000 acres outside of Chennai to avoid congestion and protect fishermen.
