Fisherfolk oppose plan to build Secretariat at Foreshore Estate
They hoist black flags to mark their opposition to the proposal. They demand that the govt. return the lands belonging to Srinivasapuram, build new houses for 15,000 fishermen along the Marina Loop Road, and discuss the matter with them
Fishermen along the Marina Loop Road in Tamil Nadu have taken to the streets in protest against the proposed construction of a new Secretariat at the Foreshore Estate. Their primary demand is the return of lands originally belonging to Srinivasapuram village, which were taken over by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board with the promise of homes being built.
The fishermen claim they were cheated out of these lands and are seeking restitution. They have also requested the construction of new houses for the 15,000 fishermen and their families who currently reside along the Marina Loop Road, as most of their existing homes are in poor condition. The fishermen have submitted their demands to the Chief Minister’s Special Cell, hoping for a positive response and a commitment to listen to their grievances before any major decisions are made.
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