Punjab, Haryana agree to name Chandigarh international airport after Bhagat Singh
The governments of Punjab and Haryana Saturday reached a consensus on naming the Chandigarh international airport after freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. The decision was taken during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala. The two neighbouring states share Chandigarh, an Union Territory, as their joint capital.
“Punjab and Haryana have agreed to name Chandigarh International airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singhji. Today, had a meeting with Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on this issue,” Mann said in a tweet.
In a statement, Chautala said, “The new name was finalised after meeting with Punjab’s CM. Shaheed Bhagat Singh is an idol for the youth. He has inspired the youth of every generation”.
