Chandigarh international airport renamed after Bhagat Singh
The Hindu
During his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that the airport would be renamed after Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the freedom fighter.
The international airport in Chandigarh was on September 28, 2022, renamed Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement in this regard.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was the chief guest at an event at the airport, thanked the Prime Minister for deciding to rename the airport after the iconic freedom fighter.
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij, and Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher were also present at the event.
During his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast on Sunday, Mr. Modi had announced that the airport would be renamed after Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the freedom fighter.
The 115th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter is being celebrated on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Sitharaman said she felt honoured to be present at the event. "Through this small gesture, we are remembering the immense sacrifice the young people like Shaheed Bhagat Singh made during the freedom struggle.
"We are fortunate that we are able to dedicate ourselves in at least remembering the great sacrifice," she added.
Ms. Sitharaman added that she was grateful that the Punjab and Haryana governments overcame their differences to come together over the name change.
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