Archive · 24 Jul 2025
CPI MP Seeks Bihta Airport Named After Swami Sahajanand
A politician from the Communist Party of India (CPI) is asking the Chief Minister of Bihar to name the new airport in Bihta after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, a famous leader who fought for farmers' rights.
The politician believes this would honor his legacy.
He wants the state government to officially suggest the name to the national government.
The Civil Aviation Minister explained that usually, airports are named after the city, unless the state government makes a special request.
The politician said that Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was a very important person in Bihar's history, and Bihta was his main base.
CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar urged Bihar CM to name Bihta airport after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati.
The CPI leader highlighted Swami Sahajanand Saraswati's significance in Bihar's history.
The MP requested a resolution in the State Assembly for the proposal.
The Bihta airport was Swami Sahajanand Saraswati's principal base.
The Civil Aviation Minister stated airport names are typically based on the city unless the state government proposes a different name.
- Who
- CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
- What
- CPI MP requested to name Bihta airport after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati.
- When
- July 24, Thursday
- Where
- Bihta, Bihar
- Why
- To honor Swami Sahajanand Saraswati's legacy and contributions to Bihar.
CPI MP's viewpoint
Civil Aviation Minister's Response
Airport Naming
CPI MP's viewpoint
Name Bihta airport after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati.
Civil Aviation Minister's Response
Airport is typically named after the city.
- Politician
- P Sandosh Kumar
- Party
- CPI
- Location of Airport
- Bihta
- Requested Action
- Name airport after Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
- Swami's significance
- Peasant leader, social reformer