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Kerala BJP Requests Centre Approval for Sabarimala Airport Feasibility Study
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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The Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has written to the Union government seeking permission to conduct a feasibility study for an airport near the Sabarimala pilgrimage centre.
The state committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala has formally approached the Union government, asking for a green light to begin a detailed study of a potential airport site near Sabarimala. The party's request, conveyed through a written communication, seeks central approval to assess the technical and economic viability of the project.
Sabarimala, a major Hindu pilgrimage destination in the Western Ghats, attracts millions of devotees annually. Proponents argue that an airport could improve accessibility for pilgrims and stimulate regional tourism, though the proposal is still at the preliminary stage.
The BJP's appeal underscores its broader strategy to promote infrastructure development in the state. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has not yet responded to the request, and any decision will likely involve consultations with state authorities and environmental agencies.
No timeline has been announced for the feasibility study, and the proposal remains subject to further scrutiny and approvals before any concrete steps can be taken.
Sabarimala, a major Hindu pilgrimage destination in the Western Ghats, attracts millions of devotees annually. Proponents argue that an airport could improve accessibility for pilgrims and stimulate regional tourism, though the proposal is still at the preliminary stage.
The BJP's appeal underscores its broader strategy to promote infrastructure development in the state. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has not yet responded to the request, and any decision will likely involve consultations with state authorities and environmental agencies.
No timeline has been announced for the feasibility study, and the proposal remains subject to further scrutiny and approvals before any concrete steps can be taken.