'I am Touched, But…': BS Yediyurappa Responds to Airport Being Named After Him

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the Shivamogga airport will be named after Yediyurappa.

The under construction Shivamogga airport in Sogane, will be named after former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa. On 20 April, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made an announcement to this effect.

Speaking to the media after inspecting the construction site, CM Bommai said, "The construction of the airport will be completed this year and will be accessible to the public starting December 2022.

Responding to this, the former CM BS Yediyurappa tweeted saying, "I am touched by Chief Minister BS Bommai's decision to name the Shivamogga airport after me. With all humility, I request the government to name the airport after any illustrious personality of Karnataka which will be a befitting tribute to their contribution."

I am touched by Chief Minister @BSBommai decision to name the Shivamogga airport after me. With all humility, I request the government to name the airport after any illustrious personality of Karnataka which will be a befitting tribute to their contribution. pic.twitter.com/Eqsd1yusn5

— B.S.Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) April 24, 2022