Archive · 25 May 2025
Political Blame Game Delays Bokaro Airport Opening
There's a fight going on about why the Bokaro airport isn't open yet.
Local politicians are blaming each other, and also the government and a steel company.
The main issue is that different groups aren't finishing their parts of the job.
Some say the state government is holding things up, like getting fire trucks ready.
Others point fingers at the steel company, and the government for adding extra security steps that are slowing things down and costing more money.
Everyone seems to have a different idea of who is responsible for the airport's delay.
JMM leaders accuse Union government, SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), and BJP MP of intentionally delaying the Bokaro airport inauguration.
BJP leaders blame the state government for pending tasks.
Former MLA Biranchi Narayan met with Captain Surendra Sinha, citing state government's pending tasks as the reason for delay.
Dulu Mahto sought development of Dhanbad airport, omitting any mention of Bokaro.
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security instructed bulletproofing of security huts, perceived as an unnecessary obstacle.
- Who
- JMM leaders, BJP leaders, Union govt, SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), and BJP MP.
- What
- Political blame game over delays in inaugurating the Bokaro airport.
- When
- Information is current.
- Where
- Bokaro, Jharkhand
- Why
- Disagreements and delays between different governmental and private entities are hindering the airport's opening.
JMM Leaders' View
BJP Leaders' View
Responsibility for Delays
JMM Leaders' View
Union govt, SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), and BJP MP are responsible for stalling the airport.
BJP Leaders' View
State government is responsible for delays.
Airport Development Focus
JMM Leaders' View
Focus on Bokaro Airport, where the infrastructure is ready.
BJP Leaders' View
Dhanbad airport should be developed.
Security protocols
JMM Leaders' View
Additional requirements are not necessary.
BJP Leaders' View
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has made unprecedented security requirements, designed to prolong the process and inflate costs and timelines.
- Airport Status
- Incomplete
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Govt Actions
- Pending tasks, including fire tenders and tower lights
- Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Instruction
- Bulletproofing of 10 security huts
- BSL Responsibility
- BSL to install tower lights