Chennai: Leaders of Tamilnadu have welcomed the Supreme Court order against the reopening of the Sterlite Copper factory in Thoothukudi.
Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court set aside the order of the National Green Tribunal that allowed the factory to function in Thoothukudi.
“This is the happiest day of my life,” said MDMK founder-general secretary Vaiko in a statement today. He said he had been waging a legal war against the copper smelter for the past 22 years, alleging that it was polluting the air and contamination of the water, leading to many untimely deaths in the surrounding areas.
Expressing happiness at the court order, DMK president M K Stalin said the party welcomes the verdict.
Advocate Vanchinathan said the Supreme Court order was a victory for the people’s movement in Thoothukudi against Sterlite Copper factory.