Visakhapatnam airport should stay as domestic airport after Bhogapuram, says BJP’s Vishnu Kumar Raju
BJP MLA Vishnu Kumar Raju has advocated for keeping the Visakhapatnam airport operational for domestic flights even after the new Bhogapuram airport opens. He emphasized the importance of regional connectivity and praised the central government's development initiatives in the region.
Why it matters
The debate highlights regional infrastructure planning and the political efforts to maintain local economic access in Andhra Pradesh.
BJP floor leader in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Visakhapatnam North MLA P. Vishnu Kumar Raju on Sunday (June 14, 2026) reiterated that the Visakhapatnam airport should continue to function as a domestic airport even after the Bhogapuram airport becomes operational.
The article focuses on the statements of a BJP politician and includes positive framing of the central government's performance.
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