Revanna wants original plan implemented; Preetham Gowda thinks otherwiseThe construction of a greenfield domestic airport at Boovanahalli near Hassan has turned into a controversy with former Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. The project included a golf course, and hospitality facilities, besides the airport. The firm refused to take up the project unless the total quantum of land required was handed over. However, BJP MLA Preetham Gowda has opposed Mr. Revanna’s argument. “We have an international airport at Bengaluru, about three-hour journey from Hassan, and another airport at Mysuru, about a two-hour journey from Hassan.

Source: The Hindu July 17, 2021 11:15 UTC