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New Secretariat Project: Minister Nirmalkumar Clarifies Amidst Withdrawal Rumors
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News18•24-09-2026, 10:40
New Secretariat Project: Minister Nirmalkumar Clarifies Amidst Withdrawal Rumors
- •Minister Nirmalkumar clarified on the Tamil Nadu government's new secretariat project in Pattinapakkam.
- •The government planned a 15-story secretariat building on 25 acres at a cost of 1200 crores.
- •Opposition parties and fishermen protested, citing concerns over the livelihood of native fishermen.
- •Reports suggested the Public Works Department abandoned the project due to strong opposition.
- •Nirmalkumar stated the project is under review and a study is underway to find a feasible location within the city.
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Minister Nirmalkumar clarified that the construction work for the new secretariat is currently under review, and a study is being conducted to establish it in a feasible city location.
Opposition parties and local fishermen strongly protested because they stated that building the new secretariat in Pattinapakkam would adversely affect the livelihood of the native fishermen living there.
Minister Nirmalkumar stated that the concerned minister will make an official announcement after the review and study of a feasible location are completed.
