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The CM attributed the erosion solely to climate change, especially the frequent cyclones and depressions that had buffeted the coast since 2016.
The fisherfolk have reiterated that the protest would not be withdrawn till their seven demands are met.
However, Monsignor Eugene H Pereira said their meeting with Fisheries Minister V Abdurahiman was productive.
The protesters reiterated that they will not withdraw their agitation until their demands are met and without that happening, no ship would be able to berth at the Vizhinjam port.
The fisherfolk is pressing a seven-point charter of demands regarding various livelihood issues. The protesters said they will withdraw their agitation only after their demands are met.
Onmanorama lists out the seven-point agenda listed out by the coastal community to the State government.
Black flags were hoisted in churches of the Latin Archdiocese in the state capital and a bike rally to the port's main entrance was also held.
'Silver Discoverer' will arrive with tourists on February 2 and 'Amadea' will reach Vizhinjam on March 29.
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