North Karnataka associations seek second capital, international airport
The Federation of North Karnataka Associations is urging the State Government to designate a city in the region as the second capital of Karnataka and establish an international airport. These demands aim to address perceived regional imbalances in development, infrastructure, and economic growth.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing regional disparities and political tensions within the state of Karnataka, with potential implications for governance, infrastructure investment, and economic distribution.
The Federation of North Karnataka Associations has urged the State Government to designate a city in the region as the second capital of Karnataka. Members also used the government to establish an international airport in the region.
The demand was raised at a meeting of representatives of various north Karnataka associations held at Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha in Dharwad on September 16. The participants unanimously resolved to ask the State Government to take up the two demands, and accelerate measures to address what they described as regional imbalances in development.
Presiding over the meeting, president of the Federation of North Karnataka Associations Shivakumar Meti said the organisation was working for the overall development of the region. He urged the State Government to focus on issues relating to land, water, infrastructure, and cultural development.
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