Kanpur airport to get Vidyarthi’s name

Kanpur | Wednesday | 15th August, 2018

Summary:

The state government is already in the process of getting a civil enclave constructed at the airport. Nandi said that naming the airport after Upadhyay will be the biggest tribute to the social reformer who worked all his life for the cause of social equality. The proposal moved by the state government describes Vidyarthi as a fearless journalist and social worker who was inspired by the non-violent movements of Mahatma Gandhi. A meeting with the Union ministry of civil aviation is expected soon,” he said. It, however,does not mention Vidyarthi’s political background of being a Congressman..