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**Summary:**
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss is urging the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate action to restore the severely polluted Tamirabharani River, a vital water source for five southern districts. He inspected the river and witnessed uncontrolled sewage flow. He calls for a comprehensive survey and action plan to be submitted to the central government to secure ₹1,000 crore in funding for the river’s restoration. Ramadoss criticized the government’s inaction despite court orders and highlighted the successful river restoration projects in other countries. He also proposed building a check-dam at the river’s estuary to conserve water and prevent saltwater intrusion. He threatened protests if the government fails to act and promised to lobby the Union Finance Minister for funding.
**News Article:**
**Tamirabharani River Faces Imminent Threat: PMK Leader Demands Urgent Government Action**
**TIRUNELVELI, October 7, 2025** – The Tamirabharani River, the only perennial river in Tamil Nadu and a crucial water source for five southern districts, is facing a severe pollution crisis, prompting Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss to demand immediate government intervention.
Following an inspection of the river at Sindhupoondurai and near the North Bypass Road on Tuesday, Dr. Ramadoss expressed deep concern over the uncontrolled discharge of sewage and solid waste into the river by local bodies, including the Tirunelveli Corporation. He highlighted the blatant disregard for previous directives from the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, which had ordered authorities to take comprehensive measures to protect the river.
“We are witnessing the slow death of a vital resource,” Dr. Ramadoss stated. “Despite court orders and the river’s critical importance, the government has failed to take concrete action. We don’t want the Tamirabharani to become another Cooum.” He criticized the DMK government.
Dr. Ramadoss pointed out instances where the Judges even personally inspected the river and ascertained the pathetic condition of the river where they saw the sewage flowing via a ‘few filtration tanks’. While tonnes of old clothes were being discarded into the river as ritual, sewage was flowing into the river at 19 more spots. On its part, oil-mixed-water was flowing from the transport department’s workshop near the Tirunelveli Circuit House.
The PMK leader urged the Tamil Nadu government to conduct a comprehensive survey of the Tamirabharani and submit an action plan to the central government to secure ₹1,000 crore in funding for its restoration. He referenced successful river rejuvenation projects in other countries, including the River Thames, as examples of what is achievable.
In addition to cleaning the river, Dr. Ramadoss proposed the construction of a check-dam at Punnakayal, at the river’s estuary, to conserve surplus water that currently flows into the sea. This measure, he argued, would also prevent seawater intrusion and ensure a stable drinking water supply for the coastal hamlet.
Dr. Ramadoss vowed to meet with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to advocate for the release of funds. He warned that if the state government fails to act, the PMK will mobilize public protests against the DMK government. “We will not stand idly by while this vital river is destroyed,” he declared. The Tamil Nadu government must play an active role to save the Tamirabharani,” Dr. Anbumani said.
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