New Delhi, July 22: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in New Delhi. During this meeting, he extended an invitation to the Prime Minister for the inauguration of the Bhogapuram International Airport.
Accompanied by Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu and TDP parliamentary leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Naidu discussed the airport’s significance at the Parliament House.
Naidu expressed his honor in a post on ‘X’, stating, “I felt privileged to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. I had the opportunity to invite him for the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh.”
He emphasized that this airport, named after the great freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, pays tribute to his courage, sacrifice, and patriotism.
The TDP president noted that under Prime Minister Modi’s visionary and reform-driven leadership, significant changes have occurred in India’s civil aviation sector.
Naidu remarked, “Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making air travel easier and more affordable is fulfilling the dreams of millions. The opening of Bhogapuram Airport will accelerate development in North Andhra. It will enhance connectivity, tourism, trade, and economic activities. Under his leadership, India is rapidly moving towards the goal of a ‘Developed India.’ Andhra Pradesh is also committed to playing a crucial role in this mission by becoming a ‘Golden Andhra Pradesh.'”
He previously announced that the inauguration of Bhogapuram Airport is scheduled for August 1.
Alongside the passenger terminal building, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the GMR Skill Development Center, Aviation Hub-University, and GMR-Manasas Education City.
The Chief Minister described this airport as a vital project for North Andhra. He stated that it will develop into a logistics hub, provide better global connectivity, and play a significant role in Andhra Pradesh’s economic progress.
Naidu instructed officials to offer a complimentary air travel opportunity to farmers and landowners who provided land for this project as a gesture of respect.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the event, he directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements, including traffic diversions, separate parking facilities, and stringent security measures. He also emphasized the need to provide all necessary amenities for attendees.
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