Ekhai ! Lengpui ram hralh | A rawn sawi chhuak ta vek mai || Tuirini HEP

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Ekhai ! Tunlai inhnialna a rawn sawi chhuak ta vek mai | Airport bul ram hralh | Tuirini HEP
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Yes, land near Mizoram's Lengpui Airport was sold to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for approximately ₹198.78 crore for about 50 lakh square feet, a deal that sparked significant concern from the Lengpui Airport Forum (LAP) and others, fearing it hinders future airport expansion and safety, despite the state government stating it's following previous administrations' steps for a potential handover to the Airport Authority of India (AAI).

Key Details of the Land Sale:
Amount: Over 50 lakh sq ft.
Cost: Around ₹198.78 crore (at ₹185 per sq ft).
Context: The deal involves land adjacent to Lengpui Airport, which was built by the state government.

Concerns Raised by the Lengpui Airport Forum (LAP):
Expansion & Safety: The sale could obstruct future development and passenger safety at the airport.
AAI Transfer: The Forum questions the state governmen
t's commitment to handing the airport over to the AAI, despite Union Home Minister assurances.
Priorities: LAP argues the government prioritizes landowner compensation over airport development.
Government Response:

A ZPM leader claimed they are continuing steps initiated by previous MNF and Congress governments, which also gave land to the IAF.
The state government has indicated it has no intention to sell or completely transfer the airport to the IAF.

Broader Issue:
There's ongoing debate and criticism, with some urging faster action for an AAI takeover, while others support defense needs, highlighting complex security and development issues at Mizoram's only airport
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