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Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Representatives of 16 fishing villages in Chengalpattu district, stretching from Kanathur Reddikuppam to Kokkilimedu, have mounted a strong opposition to the proposed Kovalam-Mahabalipuram reservoir project, warning that it could erase traditional fishing livelihoods, damage fragile coastal wetlands and violate key provisions of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) framework. At a consultation meeting held at the Thiruporur Block Development Office recently, members of the fi…