Bihar: Pappu Yadav is adamant on the demand of making Purnia a sub-capital and a high-tech airport, said- 'The promise will be fulfilled soon'

News Topical, Digital Desk : Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, made a big political statement on Monday (September 15). While talking to ANI, he said that his resolution was not limited to just connecting the airport to the railway, but he has now put forward many new proposals for the development of Purnia and the entire Seemanchal. He claimed that he has fulfilled his old promises and is now making new demands for the interests of the public.

Pappu Yadav said that a high-tech international airport should be built in Purnia. He called it essential for the development of Seemanchal and employment opportunities. He said that the construction of the airport will not only boost business and tourism but will also improve the connectivity of the region.

Request to make Purnia a sub-capital

He demanded to make Purnia the 'sub-capital' of Bihar. Pappu Yadav says that considering the geographical and economic condition of Seemanchal, Purnia should get special importance from administrative point of view. He said that by becoming the sub-capital, the people here will be able to get government facilities and services more easily.

Need for High Court Bench and Medical Facilities

In his address, the MP demanded the establishment of a High Court Bench in Purnia. He said that the people of Seemanchal and Kosi region have to travel a long distance to Patna to get justice, and to reduce this, a court system at the local level is necessary. Along with this, he also urged for the establishment of AIIMS in Purnia so that the people here can get high-level health services.

GST relief and regional development

Pappu Yadav also demanded the abolition of GST on regional products like Makhana and Tilkut. He said that exempting these traditional industries from tax would not only benefit farmers and small traders but would also increase the market of these products at national and international level. Apart from this, he demanded the construction of a strong dam in the Kosi region, which would provide a permanent solution to the problem of floods.

Victory of the people of Seemanchal

Talking to ANI, Pappu Yadav said that all this is the victory of the people of Seemanchal and Kosi region. He expressed confidence that if these demands are fulfilled then it will prove to be a milestone in the development of not only Purnia but the entire Bihar.

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