Ruckus at public hearing on Kalaignar Pen Memorial as activists raise concerns
1 year, 10 months ago

Ruckus at public hearing on Kalaignar Pen Memorial as activists raise concerns

The Hindu  

The public hearing on the proposed pen memorial for former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was marked by disruptions on Tuesday as groups supporting the construction of the monument created ruckus while opposing views were presented. Chaos erupts during the public hearing on the proposal to build pen monument at Marina, in the memory of former Chief Minister & #DMK leader M. #Karunanidhi, at Kalaivanar Arangam in #Chennai on Tuesday. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Babu said light pollution near the coast would be a menace to not only sea turtles but also all other marine organisms, whose physiology is based on photosynthesis. ‘Statue will be broken’ Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman on Tuesday said the pen memorial would affect the environment and 13 fisher villages.

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Ruckus breaks out over proposal to build 'Kalaignar Pen Memorial' in ecologically sensitive area
1 year, 10 months ago

Ruckus breaks out over proposal to build 'Kalaignar Pen Memorial' in ecologically sensitive area

Op India  

On Tuesday, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, BJP and Naam Tamilar Katchi parties opposed the DMK government’s move to construct a 42-metre tall statue of former party supremo, M Karunanidhi, on Marina Beach in Chennai. #WATCH |Ruckus at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai during a public meeting of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board over ‘Pen Statue’ erection plan at …

Why Environmental Activists Want Karunanidhi’s Pen Memorial To Be Shelved
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Environmental Activists Want Karunanidhi’s Pen Memorial To Be Shelved

The Quint  

The 'Muthamizh Arignar Dr Kalaignar Pen Monument' is planned to be constructed in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Marina Beach in Chennai, at an estimated cost of Rs 81 crores. The proposed total area of the project is about 8,551 sq m and will feature a giant pen pedestal on reclaimed sea. The monument consists of a …

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