What is the primary concern raised by environmentalists and opposition parties regarding the proposed expansion of Adani's Kattupalli Port?

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What is the primary concern raised by environmentalists and opposition parties regarding the proposed expansion of Adani's Kattupalli Port?

A. Lack of economic benefits for the region

B. Potential impact on soil and water resources

C. Threat to livelihoods of local fishers and damage to the environment

D. Excessive cost of the expansion project

Environmentalists and opposition parties are concerned about the threat to the livelihoods of local fishers and potential damage to the Ennore-Pulicat backwaters and Pulicat Lake due to the port expansion.

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C. Threat to livelihoods of local fishers and damage to the environment

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