PMK organises signature campaign urging State govt. to notify extent of Pallikaranai marshland
The PMK party has launched a signature campaign demanding the official notification and protection of the Pallikaranai marshland in Chennai. Leaders argue that the area is being encroached upon by real estate interests and that its preservation is vital for the city's water security.
Why it matters
Environmental conservation in rapidly urbanizing regions is essential to prevent ecological collapse and ensure long-term water sustainability for millions of residents.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss and party floor leader in the Assembly Sowmiya Anbumani on Sunday organised a signature campaign in Pondy Bazaar urging that the State government protect the Pallikaranai marshland and said the marshland should be officially notified by the State government.
Speaking during the campaign, Dr. Anbumani criticised former DMK minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who was in-charge of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, for not playing the crucial role of being the watchdog in the State for real estate development.
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