The Tamil Nadu government has formally abandoned plans to construct a new airport in Parandur. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay confirmed the cancellation, citing his support for the local residents and activists who had been campaigning against the project. The proposed airport had been a point of significant contention, with local communities raising concerns over land acquisition, environmental impact, and the displacement of residents.

The announcement marks a definitive end to the project, which had faced months of organized resistance. While the government had previously defended the airport as a necessary infrastructure development to accommodate the state's growing aviation needs, the Chief Minister’s statement indicates that the administration has prioritized the concerns of the protesters over the original development plan. The decision is expected to have immediate implications for regional land use and future infrastructure planning in the area. No details regarding alternative sites or compensation packages for those affected by the initial planning phases were provided in the immediate aftermath of the announcement.