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Noida Airport waterlogging sparks political row, cleared in 30 minutes
Heavy rain on Tuesday led to temporary waterlogging at the passage connecting the terminal and parking area of Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Airport authorities said the water was cleared…
The Story in Brief
Heavy rain on Tuesday led to temporary waterlogging at the passage connecting the terminal and parking area of Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Airport authorities said the water was cleared within 30 minutes and that flight operations and passenger movement were unaffected.
The incident sparked a political clash. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav shared a video and alleged 'mega-corruption' under the BJP government. Jewar BJP MLA Dhirendra Singh inspected the site, defended the airport’s development, and accused the opposition of politicising a minor issue. The airport, inaugurated in March, is a public-private partnership.
The Indian Opinion
Waterlogging at a brand-new airport is embarrassing, but calling it 'mega-corruption' is a stretch. The airport team cleared it in half an hour, and flights ran on time. At the same time, dismissing every complaint as politics misses the point: infrastructure must handle a monsoon. The real test is whether the promised drainage review leads to permanent fixes before the next downpour. Will it?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, rediff.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
