Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Moves Resolution For Sethusamudram Project, Seeks Centre's Support

"Due to political reasons, BJP opposed Sethusamudram Project," CM Stalin recalled.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin (File Photo)

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the union government to continue the 'Sethusamudram Project' on Thursday. 

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin moved the resolution regarding Sethusamudram project in Assembly. Stalin said, “Due to political reasons, BJP opposed Sethusamudram Project. Former CM of TN, Jayalalitha was in favour of this project but suddenly changed her stand and filed a case against it.” 

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin moves a resolution regarding Sethusamudram project in Assembly

Due to political reasons, BJP opposed Sethusamudram Project. Former CM of TN, Jayalalitha was in favour of this project but suddenly changed her stand & filed a case against it: Tamil Nadu CM pic.twitter.com/nMmAOGNESw

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“Sethusamudram project is the channel linking the shallow Palk Strait with the Gulf of Mannar. In a letter, former late CM Anna told Kalaignar Karunanidhi to make this project a reality. Anna also said that if Sethusamudram project is implemented it will help to enhance Tamil Nadu and India's economic growth. It will reduce travel time between SL and India and will improve the life of fishermen,” he said.

All the parties including AIADMK, BJP, PMK, DMK, Congress, VCK, MDMK and Left parties came in support of the resolution. 

The project was started on July 2, 2005 at the cost of Rs 2,500 crore. However, the DMK once again promised to review the project in the run-up to 2021 Assembly election. 

However, the project was strongly opposed by pro-Hindu groups. The Hindu groups said that the project might damage the Ram Setu bridge in which Lord Ram allegedly travelled while visiting Lanka. The Ram Setu connects Rameswaram and Mannar island of Sri Lanka.