Ruckus breaks out over proposal to construct ‘Kalaignar Pen Memorial’ in ecologically delicate space

On Tuesday (January 31), the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), BJP and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) events opposed the DMK authorities’s transfer to assemble a 42-metre tall statue of former get together supremo, M Karunanidhi, on Marina Beach in Chennai.

The incident came about throughout a public listening to, organised by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), on the auditorium Kalaivanar Arangam. The fishermen neighborhood additionally opposed the choice to construct ‘Kalaignar Pen Memorial’ on Marina Beach.

#WATCH |Ruckus at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai throughout a public assembly of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board over ‘Pen Statue’ erection plan at Marina seashore

DMK & AIADMK supporters created uproar in assist & in opposition to(respectively)over the statue in reminiscence of ex-CM M Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/iuKX7QkVp6

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It have to be talked about that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is planning to assemble the statue at a price of ₹80 crores. The memorial is proposed to be constructed simply 360 metres away from the shoreline.

Despite the very best makes an attempt by the District Collector, Amritha Jyothi, to pacify the protestors, the scenario received out of hand. In a video that has now surfaced on social media, the employees belonging to the totally different political events have been seen shouting over one another.

#BreakingNews | Ruckus at Kalaivanar Arangam in #Chennai throughout a public assembly of #TamilNadu Pollution Control Board over ‘Pen Statue’ erection plan at Marina seashore@nimumurali shares particulars with @GrihaAtul pic.twitter.com/k0WNF67uR4

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As per a report by DTNext, the challenge falls beneath the ambit of the ecologically delicate Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) however has been given a inexperienced sign by the Tamil Nadu State authorities.

While reacting strongly to the federal government proposal, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Head Seeman mentioned, “If the ‘Pen statue’ is erected in the sea, I will break and destroy the statue. If you (DMK) want to erect the ‘Pen statue’ in memory of Karunanidhi, you can do it in your party’s head office Arivalayam.”

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman says, “If the ‘Pen statue’ is erected in the sea, I will break and destroy the statue. If you (DMK) want to erect the ‘Pen statue’ in memory of Karunanidhi, you can do it in your party’s head office Arivalayam.” pic.twitter.com/xzGZbebSsW

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2023

Reportedly, a number of leaders of the fishermen neighborhood in Chennai have fashioned the ‘Marina Fishermen Protection Committee’ to safeguard Marina Beach and coordinate protests in opposition to the development of the ‘Kalaignar Pen Memorial.’