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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Centre's proposal for hydrocarbon exploration and offshore mining in the Gulf of Mannar, citing concerns over the fragile ecosystem and biodiversity rich area. Stalin expressed worries about potential irreversible damage to marine habitats, threats to the livelihoods of fishermen, and vulnerability of the coastal region due to mining activities.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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