Vijayapura: As Shivamogga airport gears up for flights starting August 1, Vijayapura people have been questioning the delay in the airport construction. The disparity was pointed out in Feb 2021 when then CM Yediyurappa sanctioned Rs 380 crore, against the approved Rs 389 crore for Shivamogga airport and sanctioned Rs 95 crore, against the approval of Rs 220 crore for Vijayapura. They claim that the discrimination continues, even though the ruling party has changed.
Dr LH Bidari, convenor of Vijayapura Airport Horata Samiti, told STOI that a delegation met minister MB Patil recently and he assured of completing it in another 2-3 months. “We, the Samiti members are planning to visit the construction site and to press the government to expedite the work” he added.
Arvind Muchkhandi, secretary, Bagalkot Jilla Abhivruddhi Horata Samiti, mentioned that Minister MB Patil has assured him of completing it soon. However, he has not cited any deadlines. Airports at Vijayapura and Shivamogga were sanctioned at the same time. However, Yediyurappa concentrated on Shivamogga Airport by sanctioning more funds during his tenure as CM. Due to the negligence of our elected representatives, construction and finishing work has almost stopped at Vijayapura, he added.
23/07/2023 Sangamesh Menasinakai/Times of India
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