Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BJP Claims Victory in Saving Jakkur Flying School
The Government Flying Training School in Jakkur, Bengaluru, has had its licence renewed for another five years.
The BJP claims that the Congress government tried to move the school to make way for real estate development, but the BJP and public opposition stopped this.
The school, which is very old and has a lot of history, will continue to operate, and the BJP says this is a win for the people of Bengaluru.
DGCA renewed the licence for Jakkur Flying School for five years (2026-31).
BJP claims the Congress government attempted to relocate the school for real estate interests.
The school is one of India's oldest flying training institutions.
The land was donated by the Mysore Wadiyar family and has historical significance.
BJP alleges the move was under the guise of developing a sports complex.
- Who
- BJP and Congress government in Karnataka
- What
- Renewal of DGCA licence for Jakkur Flying School and allegations of attempted relocation
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Jakkur, Bengaluru
- Why
- BJP claims the Congress government attempted to relocate the school for real estate interests, but public opposition and BJP's efforts led to the licence renewal and retention of the school.
BJP's Perspective
Congress Government's Alleged Intentions
Relocation of Jakkur Flying School
BJP's Perspective
BJP claims the Congress government attempted to relocate the school for real estate interests.
Congress Government's Alleged Intentions
No direct statement from Congress, but BJP alleges the move was under the guise of developing a sports complex.
- Institution
- Government Flying Training School (GFTS), Jakkur
- Licence Renewal
- DGCA renewed the licence for five years (2026-31)
- Location
- Jakkur, Bengaluru
- Historical Significance
- One of India's oldest flying training institutions
- Land Donation
- Donated by the Mysore Wadiyar family
- Legacy
- Linked to the era of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru