Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Political Feud Over Bhogapuram Airport Credit
There's a big argument between two political parties in India about who should get credit for building a new airport in Andhra Pradesh.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the leader of the YSRCP, says his party did all the work for the airport.
But a TDP MP, Kalasetti Appalanaidu, laughs at Jagan's claim and says if he tries to take credit, he might end up in jail.
The airport is set to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister soon, and it cost a lot of money to build.
Both sides are accusing each other of not doing enough and trying to take credit for someone else's work.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of claiming credit for the Bhogapuram Airport without contribution.
TDP MP Kalasetti Appalanaidu mocks Jagan's claim, stating he will end up in jail if he tries to steal credit.
Jagan asserts that the YSRCP government completed all critical processes for the airport's construction.
The airport is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1.
The airport cost Rs 4,727 crore and was built in 31 months.
- Who
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRCP), Kalasetti Appalanaidu (TDP MP), N Chandrababu Naidu (Chief Minister)
- What
- Political feud over credit for Bhogapuram Airport
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Dispute over who deserves credit for the airport's construction and inauguration
YSRCP's Perspective
TDP's Perspective
Credit for Bhogapuram Airport
YSRCP's Perspective
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy claims the YSRCP government did all the groundwork and execution for the airport, including land acquisition, rehabilitation, and site clearance.
TDP's Perspective
TDP MP Kalasetti Appalanaidu mocks Jagan's claim, stating that if he tries to steal credit, he will end up in jail.
Chief Minister's Role
YSRCP's Perspective
Jagan accuses Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of claiming credit for the airport without any contribution.
TDP's Perspective
Appalanaidu alleges that Jagan insulted the people of North Andhra with his comments.
- Airport Name
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- Location
- Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh
- Inauguration Date
- August 1
- Cost
- Rs 4,727 crore
- Construction Time
- 31 months
- Inaugurator
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi