Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Warangal Airport Naming Debate Divides Telangana Political Leaders
Leaders are discussing what to call a planned international airport in Warangal.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked people to suggest names.
Members of the opposition BRS do not all agree on one name.
Some suggestions honour Rani Rudrama Devi, PV Narasimha Rao, the Kakatiya dynasty or Prof S Jayashankar.
BRS leader B Vinod Kumar supports naming it after Rani Rudrama Devi.
He said she was an important woman ruler from medieval India.
He also said she was closely connected with Orugallu, the historic city that is now Warangal.
Vinod Kumar said building the airport should be seen as a shared achievement.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy invited public suggestions for naming Warangal’s proposed international airport.
BRS leaders have proposed names including Rani Rudrama Devi, PV Narasimha Rao, Kakatiya and Prof S Jayashankar.
BRS senior leader B Vinod Kumar backed the name Rani Rudrama Devi International Airport.
Vinod Kumar said Rudrama Devi was a prominent medieval Indian woman ruler linked to Orugallu and the Kakatiya dynasty.
Vinod Kumar said the airport’s completion should be celebrated collectively, while its name could honour Rudrama Devi.
- Who
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BRS leaders and members of the public are involved in the naming discussion; B Vinod Kumar proposed a specific name.
- What
- A debate has emerged over the name of the proposed Warangal International Airport.
- When
- The discussion began after A Revanth Reddy invited naming suggestions; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Warangal, Telangana, with the dateline from Hyderabad.
- Why
- Leaders are suggesting names to honour figures or historical associations connected with Telangana and Warangal.
Rani Rudrama Devi Supporters
Alternative Name Proponents
Preferred airport name
Rani Rudrama Devi Supporters
B Vinod Kumar supports naming the airport Rani Rudrama Devi International Airport, citing her importance in Telangana and Kakatiya history.
Alternative Name Proponents
Other proposed names include PV Narasimha Rao, Kakatiya and Prof S Jayashankar; the article does not identify specific supporters for each alternative.
Meaning of the naming decision
Rani Rudrama Devi Supporters
Vinod Kumar said the name could honour Rani Rudrama Devi, who was linked to Orugallu, present-day Warangal.
Alternative Name Proponents
The range of suggestions indicates that leaders differ over which person or historical association should be honoured.
- Airport
- Proposed Warangal International Airport
- Naming process
- A Revanth Reddy invited suggestions from the public.
- BRS proposal
- B Vinod Kumar proposed Rani Rudrama Devi International Airport.
- Other suggestions
- PV Narasimha Rao, Kakatiya and Prof S Jayashankar were also suggested.
- Historical association
- Rani Rudrama Devi was associated with Orugallu and the Kakatiya dynasty.
- Earlier advocacy
- Vinod Kumar said he pursued the revival and development of Mamnoor Airport while serving as Hanamkonda MP from 2004 to 2009.