PUDUCHERRY: N. Rangasamy on Tuesday said expansion of the Puducherry Airport would be pursued through discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to acquire land located in Tamil Nadu territory adjoining the airport.
Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of MLAs at the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, Rangasamy said the Puducherry government would soon initiate talks with the Tamil Nadu government to secure land required for expanding the airport infrastructure.
Congratulating the newly formed Tamil Nadu government, Rangasamy extended his wishes to Chief Minister Vijay and expressed confidence that he would discharge his responsibilities effectively.
The Chief Minister also welcomed the induction of N Anand, a native of Puducherry, into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet with an important portfolio. Describing him as an experienced leader, Rangasamy said Anand would perform exceptionally well in his ministerial role.
Rangasamy said the welfare schemes of the Puducherry government would continue uninterrupted and reiterated that the Union Territory shared a cordial relationship with the Central Government.
Referring to the vision of Narendra Modi, Rangasamy said Puducherry was steadily emerging as a “Best Puducherry” with growth across sectors and continued implementation of welfare schemes. He added that the Union Territory was evolving into a model state.
Rangasamy further reiterated his government’s demand for full Statehood for Puducherry. Expressing confidence in the support of the Prime Minister and the Union Government, he said the long-pending aspiration for Statehood would eventually be fulfilled.
Commenting on the vacant Thattanchavady Assembly constituency, Rangasamy said details regarding the candidate and political party would become clear once the by-election is officially announced.