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Traditional Sweets Mark Official Invitation to Bhogapuram Airport Opening

TDP leaders distributed Kakinada Kaja sweets to local residents ahead of the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport inauguration. The gesture honors landowners and community members for their contributions to the project.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
29 July 2026 · 1 min read
Traditional Sweets Mark Official Invitation to Bhogapuram Airport Opening

Kakinada Leaders Mobilize for International Airport Launch

In preparation for the August 1 inauguration of the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport, Telugu Desam Party representatives from Kakinada have launched a formal community outreach campaign. Following a directive from TDP National President and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, a delegation of public officials traveled to the Vizianagaram district to personally invite the local population to the upcoming event.

Honoring Landowners with Kakinada Kaja

The delegation, which included Kakinada Market Committee Chairman Bachhu Sekhar and TDP leaders Dangeti Satish and Somesetti Kumar, engaged with residents across several villages. The representatives distributed boxes of the famous Kakinada Kaja sweet to families in Bhogapuram, Pusapatirega, and Savaravilli. This gesture serves as a formal recognition of the residents who provided the land necessary for the aviation project.

Bachhu Sekhar noted that Kakinada MLA Vanama Venkateswara Rao coordinated the distribution of numerous sweet boxes to ensure the community felt included in the milestone. According to Sekhar, the local population expressed significant enthusiasm regarding the scheduled appearance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ceremony.

Community Sentiment and Recognition

The outreach effort focused on acknowledging the personal sacrifices made by local families to enable the airport's construction. Leaders reported a positive reception during their visit, highlighting the residents' willingness to contribute to regional infrastructure development. The distribution of traditional sweets was intended to frame the infrastructure launch as a shared regional success.

Source: The Hindu — News

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