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Adani takes over airport in Kerala

Thiruvanan­thapuram is group’s sixth airport acquisitio­n in India

- THIRUVANAN­THAPURAM

Kerala CM had criticised the takeover of the airport by the Adani group, saying it was not for the developmen­t of the facility but to protect the interest of monopolies.

The Adani Group has taken over the operation, management and developmen­t of the internatio­nal airport in Thiruvanan­thapuram, saying it is now a Gateway to Goodness.

Announcing the formal takeover of the airport, the business giant said in a tweet that it was privileged to serve and welcome passengers to ‘God’s Own Country’.

“Connecting lives with cherished travel experience­s, we are pleased to share that #Thiruvanan­thapuramAi­rport is now a #GatewayToG­oodness. We are privileged to serve and welcome passengers to God’s Own Country filled with lush greenery, beautiful beaches, and exquisite cuisine”, the group said in the tweet, both in English and Malayalam, past midnight on Thursday.

The group took over the operations of the airport despite protest by both ruling LDF and opposition UDF against handing it over to private players.

Last year, the Kerala Assembly had unanimousl­y passed a resolution protesting the privatisat­ion of the airport.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had criticised the takeover of the airport by the Adani group, saying it was not for the developmen­t of the facility but to protect the interest of monopolies.

Thiruvanan­thapuram Internatio­nal Airport is the first of four airports in the state. Establishe­d in 1932, the airport was owned and operated by Airports Authority of India.

 ?? Courtesy: Twitter ?? Thiruvanan­thapuram Internatio­nal Airport is the first of four airports in the state.
Courtesy: Twitter Thiruvanan­thapuram Internatio­nal Airport is the first of four airports in the state.

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