Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot fired salvos at rivals, asserting that the Congress government deserves applause for initiating the Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport, whose foundation stone laying is imminent.
Key milestones under his watch included free land provision and essential nods, transforming vision into viable progress. The high-profile Saturday ceremony at Shambhupura, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, marks a new chapter for Hadoti.
Parallelly, Navnera and Parvan-Akawad mega drinking water initiatives will break ground, fortifying regional infrastructure.
Budgeted at Rs 1,507 crore, the airport’s specs impress: 20,000 sqm terminal, 3,200m runway (45m wide), Airbus A-321 stands, and seven apron points for 1,000 peak passengers.
Anticipated air links will invigorate tourism, commerce, and growth across Kota, Bundi, and Hadoti. Gehlot traced origins to Rahul Gandhi’s commitment, actualized by 2021’s 1,250-acre allocation and 2022’s Rs 120 crore power realignments.
He indicted the Centre for a four-year paralysis, urging now for expedited, superior execution. Spotlighting Congress’s tourism push via Chambal Riverfront, Gehlot decried BJP neglect stunting eateries and features.
‘Invest in riverfront to amplify tourism and airport synergy in Hadoti,’ he demanded. Attendees include Aviation Minister Naidu, ministers Dilawar and Choudhary, state officials, MLAs Sharma and Devi, and BJP stalwarts Jain and Gochar.