Construction on Pallikaranai marshland would destroy its ecosystem: Sowmiya Anbumani
Speaking to reporters, Ms. Sowmiya said the entire ecosystem consisting of fish, trees, aquatic plants would be destroyed
PMK Assembly floor leader Sowmiya Anbumani visited the Pallikaranai marshland construction site, expressing concern over the project's potential to destroy the marshland's delicate ecosystem. She emphasized that the marshland serves as a vital floodwater drainage basin, storing water and replenishing groundwater. Anbumani argued that the government's plan to build a retaining wall is unnecessary and would put nearby residential areas at risk of flooding.
She suggested that a simple fence would suffice to protect the marshland and that a walkway within the marshland is not required, especially considering the ₹21 crore spent on constructing one. Anbumani cautioned that the retaining wall could prevent water from draining properly, leading to inundation of residential areas and an increase in mosquito-borne diseases and other infections.
Meanwhile, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss raised concerns about the surge in ATM robberies across Tamil Nadu, calling for enhanced police surveillance and intelligence operations to prevent such crimes.
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