Kurien makes a strong pitch for Aranmula airport

Thiruvananthapuram: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien on Saturday made a strong pitch for the Aranmula airport project as it was crucial for central Tranvancore, which had the maximum number of expatriates spread all over the world.
Addressing a meet-the-press programme organised by the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club, Prof. Kurien said a large number of people from central Tranvancore were working abroad and an airport would be beneficial for them.
He dismissed the environmental issues raised against the airport project stating that the paddy fields earmarked for it had remained uncultivated for some time now.
“Those expressing concern about the environmental issues related to the airport are the ones who migrated to cities such as Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi by selling off their property,” he said.
16/09/12 The Hindu

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