Qatar Airways Shift Sparks Debate: Goa's Dabolim Airport at Risk?

Congress MP Viriato Fernandes has raised concerns over the state government's alleged attempt to shut down Goa's Dabolim Airport following Qatar Airways' shift to Manohar International Airport. He claims the move will hurt Goa's economy and increase unemployment, promising to address the issue in the Lok Sabha.

Congress MP Viriato Fernandes has criticized the state government's decision to shift Qatar Airways' operations from Dabolim Airport in South Goa to Manohar International Airport (MIA) in North Goa, alleging it aims to close down the former.

In a press conference, Fernandes accused the BJP government of favoring the privately-run MIA, managed by the GMR group, at the expense of Dabolim's AAI-managed airport.

Fernandes warned that Dabolim's closure will adversely affect Goa's economy, causing significant unemployment, particularly among ground staff, and will impact allied sectors such as hotels and shacks. He pledged to bring up the matter in the Lok Sabha.

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