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"We are not against industrial development. We need large industrial units. But they should function within laid down norms and not affecting the lives of people and the neighbourhood," Kamal told reporters at Chennai airport, en route to New Delhi.

The plan of Sterlite Copper to expand its capacity from four lakh tonnes per annum at present to eight lakh tonne per annum has already come under flak. The move had triggered prolonged protests, eventually leading to police firing on protesters that left 13 people dead and scores injured on May 22 this year.

"Development should be for the state and its people. Not just for an individual," Kamal said.

Reacting to the Centre's decision to reduce petroleum prices by Rs 2.5 per litre, Kamal said the prices had to be brought down. "Do you want me to thank them (Centre)? After steadily increasing the prices to alarming levels, it has now been reduced a little. But, has the increasing price trend been reversed," the actor asked.

Kamal welcomed actor Vijay, who had hinted at entering politics. "I welcome him. He too has indicated that he will work on the noble cause of eradicating corruption," he said.