"Those Wearing Hawai Chappals...": PM Modi On Aviation Sector's Growth
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Prime Minister Modi also took a dig at the Congress, saying that before 2014, Air India was often discussed for negative reasons, including scams.
"Those wearing 'hawai chappals' should travel in 'hawai jahaz' (aircraft). I'm seeing it happening", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he highlighted that India's aviation market is growing rapidly.
Speaking at a public meeting after inaugurating the Shivamogga airport, he said that in the coming days, India will need thousands of aircraft, and the days of Made-in-India passenger aircraft are not far.
Prime Minister Modi also took a dig at the Congress, saying that before 2014, Air India was often discussed for negative reasons, including scams.
The inauguration of the airport coincided with the 80th birthday of Karnataka BJP strongman and four-time Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who hails from Shivamogga district. Prime Minister Modi asked people to switch on their mobile flashlights to commemorate Mr Yediyurappa's birthday.
