Rajasthan’s political landscape heated up as ex-CM Ashok Gehlot spotlighted his Congress regime’s pivotal role in kickstarting the ambitious Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport, just hours before its foundation stone is laid.
Speaking from Jaipur, Gehlot detailed how his team secured land allotments and preliminary clearances, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a game-changer for Hadoti. The Saturday event at Shambhupura, graced by Om Birla and Bhajan Lal Sharma, underscores the project’s momentum.
Complementing the airport launch, inaugurations for Navnera and Parvan-Akawad mega water schemes will address long-standing hydration needs in the region.
With a Rs 1,507 crore price tag, the facility features a modern 20,000 sqm terminal, precision-engineered 3,200x45m runway, A-321 parking bays, and seven aprons, handling up to 1,000 passengers during rush hours.
Enhanced flights will supercharge local tourism, trade, and development, connecting Kota-Bundi seamlessly. Gehlot linked it back to Rahul Gandhi’s rally pledge, followed by Congress’s 2021 land grant of 1,250 acres gratis and 2022’s Rs 120 crore for infrastructure shifts.
Blaming Centre’s foot-dragging for a four-year hiatus, he now anticipates rapid progress. Gehlot reminisced about transforming Kota into a tourist magnet via Chambal Riverfront, lambasting BJP’s inaction on its facilities.
Proper riverfront nurturing alongside the airport could elevate Hadoti’s profile, he asserted. High-profile guests including ministers Naidu, Dilawar, Choudhary, and local leaders like MLAs Sandeep Sharma and Kalpana Devi are expected, signaling broad support.