Pattinapakkam Secretariat Row: Fishermen Announce Protest Over ₹1,200 Crore Project

A fresh flashpoint is emerging over the proposed Secretariat Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam, with fishermen's hamlets announcing a protest on September 29. The fishing communities are demanding that the government drop the ₹1,200 crore project, citing concerns over its impact on their livelihoods. Their decision to protest comes after the government failed to respond by a September 21 deadline set following a consultative meeting.