Chandigarh: The proposed international airport has got mired in another controversy, well before its take off. On Monday, the Punjab government claimed that the Centre has agreed in principle to name it "Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport at Mohali". Soon after, Haryana retorted strongly, saying it should be identified solely with Chandigarh.
Rechristening of Chandigarh airport after its upgradation as international airport has been a contentious issue between its two main stakeholders - Punjab and Haryana. A release issued by the Punjab chief minister's office on Monday said: "The government of India gave in principle approval to name the upcoming international airport at Mohali as 'Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport'".
09/05/12 Rohan Dua & Ajay Sura/Times of India
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