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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Proposal to install garbage incinerator in north Chennai should not be implemented: Anbumani Ramadoss
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday said that proposed garbage incinerator plant (waste-to-energy) in Madhavaram zone should not be implemented as it would affect millions of people living in the area. Speaking at Madhavaram on day 4 of his padayatra to reclaim the rights of people, Dr. Anbumani said that the Rs. 1248 crore worth project which hopes to produce electricity by burning waste, including plastic, would be a disaster for people living in Tiruvottiyur, Mathur, Vyasarpadi, Madhavaram, Kodungaiyur, Royapuram, Kasimedu, and Manali. 'Within its 10-KM radius lies, Anna Nagar, Perambur, Puzhal, Sengundram, Villivakkam, Parrys, Kolathur, Egmore, Ayanavaram, Chepauk, Purasaiwalkam and Chetpet - these areas will also be affected by pollution from the waste to energy plant. This plant would release 28 times more dioxins, three times more nitrous oxide, 14 times more mercury, 6 times more sulphur dioxide and two and a half times more CO2 when compared to Thermal Power station,' he said. Dr. Anbumani added, 'The plan is anti-people. Even developed nations such as United States and other European countries have stopped operating these plants.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Anbumani: Chennai's 2nd airport can be in Thiruporur instead of Parandur
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said that the second airport for Chennai can be established in Thiruporur instead of Parandur. At a public meeting, during his third day of 'Urimai Meetpu Payanam', in Kanchipuram assembly segment, Anbumani said an airport at Thiruporur will not affect the people unlike Parandur where farmers have to be relocated. "There are 10,000 acres of salt pans near Thiruporur. If the airport is established in Thiruporur, none will be affected," Anbumani said. He said the PMK believed that Chennai needs development and a second airport. But the facility should not be established at the cost of farmers and farmlands, he said. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The former Union health minister attacked the DMK govt for the prevalence of illegal drug sale in the state. "Chief minister M K Stalin should be held responsible because the state police function under him. Can someone sell drugs without the knowledge of the police,'' he asked.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Why is DMK afraid to conduct a caste census in Tamil Nadu: Anbumani
PMK president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday asked why the DMK leadership was afraid to conduct a caste survey/census and said that a caste survey/caste census is necessary to uplift communities at the bottom of the pile in the society. On the second day of his Padayatra in Uthiramerur at a public meeting, he said that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lied in the State Assembly that State government doesn't have the powers to conduct the caste census when Congress governments in Telangana, Karnataka have completed it, Andhra and Odisha are currently doing it and Bihar has done it already. 'Even Panchayat president has the powers to conduct a census/survey to take stock of how many people are living in the village, how many own a bike/car, how many houses have a toilet and so on, according to the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. CM Stalin should stop lying,' he said. At an earlier public meeting, Dr. Anbumani said that the DMK government had implemented just 60 of the 541 promises made in its election manifesto but misleading the public by claiming that 90% of the promises have been realised. The PMK leader said that he was not undertaking this padayatra to seek votes for his party, but to primarily appeal to the people to reject the DMK.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
PMK's Anbumani takes cue from rivals, launches padyatra
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday launched his statewide yatra titled 'Urimai Meetka, Thalaimurai Kaaka' (Retrieve Our Rights, Protect the Future) from Thirupporur in Chengalpattu district. The launch coincided with the birthday of PMK founder and his father, S initiative follows similar campaigns by other major parties, including DMK's 'Oraniyil Tamilnadu' (One Team Tamil Nadu) and AIADMK's 'Makkalai Kaapom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom' (Protect People, Reclaim Tamil Nadu).advertisementAddressing the public, Anbumani stated that the Indian Constitution guarantees ten fundamental rights but the DMK government is obstructing the people of Tamil Nadu from accessing these rights. "The Indian Constitution has granted all the people of India fundamental rights. However, the DMK government is obstructing the people of Tamil Nadu from accessing these rights. To reclaim all these rights and ensure they are provided to the people of Tamil Nadu and thereby pave the way for good governance, I will undertake a walking journey titled the Tamil Nadu People's Rights Recovery Journey," he said."The yatra, set to run from July 25 to November 1, will begin in Tiruporur, Chengalpattu district, and conclude in Dharmapuri," said Anbumani PMK, a Vanniyar-centric party representing a community that constitutes about 18% of Tamil Nadu's population, has been a strong ally of the NDA. It has been vocal in demanding a 10.5% internal reservation for the Vanniyar community and is expected to make this a key issue in its campaign narrative for the 2026 elections.- EndsMust Watch
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Anbumani launches padayatra to realise ‘Dr. Ayya's dreams'
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday launched a padayatra to realise what he called 'the dream of Dr. Ayya (his estranged father and party founder S. Ramadoss)' — of a Tamil Nadu that is free from liquor and drugs and where farmers are happy, workers are in a position of power, and everyone has access to education and health care. Dr. Ramadoss had earlier petitioned the police to restrain his son from taking out the padayatra, alleging that it would cause law and order issues in northern Tamil Nadu. Beginning his padayatra after offering prayers at the Thiruporur Kandaswamy Temple, Dr. Anbumani garlanded B.R. Ambedkar's statue on the way to a public meeting near the roundabout. He criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for the state of law and order, violence against women, and failure to implement 10.5% internal reservation for the Vanniyars within the MBC category. 'We are seeing a Chief Minister who gives a two-hour call-sheet every day. He comes, someone will say 'action', he will act, and then they will play the video the whole day [on media channels],' he said. 'People are angry and farmers are angry. The women, including girls, are unable to go out. The Chief Minister is responsible for it. For, the Police Department is under his control. Recently, a young girl of Tiruvallur district was sexually assaulted. Such incidents happened at Anna Nagar [in Chennai], Krishnagiri, Pollachi, and Tiruchi. Women are suffering sexual assaults,' he said. 'Government employees and teachers are responsible for the DMK to come to power. They demanded that the old pension scheme be brought back. Seven States have already brought it back. Why can't Tamil Nadu do it? They have constituted a committee. What about the Sridhar Committee? The Shantha Sheela Nair Committee? When the DMK wants to postpone doing something, it will constitute a committee. And just before the election, when the committee submits its findings, it will promise to implement the recommendations after the election. This time, they [the people] can't be fooled,' he said. According to him, the recently launched 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme had come too late. The PMK had earlier proposed a law to guarantee government services to the people. 'The government has launched 'Ungaludan Stalin' to provide services by organising special camps. What were you doing for four-and-a-half years? The PMK demanded, 15 years ago, that the government pass a law, named 'Right to Services Act'. Had such a law been passed, there would have been no need to hold these camps. This is our right, and it is the duty of the State government to guarantee it,' he said. Dr. Anbumani said Mr. Stalin claims that he hails from the Delta region, but has no connection with farming. 'Is there one farmer in Tamil Nadu who will say that he is happy? Do you know the agricultural growth in Tamil Nadu? It is -0.12%. If we consider the growth in milk production and fisheries, the growth is -5.68%. What has happened to the election promise that you would give ₹3,500 for a quintal of grain? What has happened to the promise that the government would give ₹5,000 for a tonne of sugar cane? Not a single farmer should vote for the DMK,' he said.
