Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's decision to scrap the proposed Parandur airport project has become a major political test of his promise to the people who opposed the project. Vijay had backed Parandur villagers even before entering electoral politics and has now, as Chief Minister, stood by that position. The DMK, however, calls the decision a major setback for Tamil Nadu's growth and aviation plans, raising questions over political consistency versus the state's long-term development needs.