Dabolim MLA Godinho was speaking to reporters while campaigning for BJP's South Goa candidate Pallavi Dempo.
Since the commissioning of Manohar International Airport in Mopa-North Goa, the opposition has been targeting the BJP government over the fate of Dabolim airport, claiming that it will be closed down. The opposition has raised this issue during the Lok Sabha election campaign.
"There is no question of closing Dabolim airport. It is the most prestigious airport in the country, which is managed by the Airport Authority of India. They are spending on the development of this airport. If that was their intention then They don't do this development just to shut it down," Godinho said.
"Goa is the most sought-after destination in the country. We have two airports, one in the north and one in the south at Dabolim, both of which will facilitate tourists to come to the state," he said.
He said people may have the option to land in the north or the south as infrastructure is available at both places.
Last month, the transport minister dismissed speculations about the airport's closure, saying Dabolim would remain operational.
Since the commissioning of Manohar International Airport in Mopa-North Goa, the opposition has been targeting the BJP government over the fate of Dabolim airport, claiming that it will be closed down. The opposition has raised this issue during the Lok Sabha election campaign.
"There is no question of closing Dabolim airport. It is the most prestigious airport in the country, which is managed by the Airport Authority of India. They are spending on the development of this airport. If that was their intention then They don't do this development just to shut it down," Godinho said.
"Goa is the most sought-after destination in the country. We have two airports, one in the north and one in the south at Dabolim, both of which will facilitate tourists to come to the state," he said.
He said people may have the option to land in the north or the south as infrastructure is available at both places.
Last month, the transport minister dismissed speculations about the airport's closure, saying Dabolim would remain operational.
