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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging Centre to immediately cancel tungsten mining rights granted to Hindustan Zinc Limited in the state, following an intense debate in the Assembly House. CM M K Stalin , who intervened during the debate, asserted he would not allow mining at any cost, as it would affect the livelihood besides adversely impact the environment. "Tungsten mining will not be allowed under any circumstances.
If it (project) comes, then I will not hold this post (of CM)," Stalin said when LoP Edappadi K Palaniswami charged the ruling dispensation with "being silent" for 10 months and deciding to act only after the people in the affected areas of Melur in Madurai district began to protest. The resolution piloted by state water resources minister Duraimurugan was passed unanimously with BJP choosing not to oppose it at the introductory stage. It stated that Centre disregarded the objection and concerns raised by Tamil Nadu govt on Oct 3, 2023, over the move to mine tungsten and proceeded with the auction.
Granting mining rights to Hindustan Zine Limited to set up a Tungsten Mineral Mine in Nayakkarpatti Village in Melur Taluk of Madurai district was condemnable, the resolution said. Inspite of pointing out that the area where rights have been granted was declared a Bio-Diversity Heritage Site by the state govt in 2022, Centre gave the rights for mining activities. The site included many historical monuments, the resolution said.
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