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India cancels Parandur airport project after five-year protest

The Parandur airport project was canceled after sustained opposition led by local protest organizers. The decision follows a five-year agitation against the project.

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Cancellation affects major transport infrastructure plans and reflects significant local opposition to development projects.

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  1. "CM Vijay fulfilled his promise": Parandur protest leader hails airport project cancellation after five-year agitation ↗indiagazette.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC

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