Opposition Questions Rising Airfares During Debate on New Aviation Bill

Opposition MPs raised concerns over rising airfares during the Lok Sabha debate on the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024. The Bill, intended to update the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, faced scrutiny for not addressing airfare control and favoring industrialists. Aviation Minister Naidu defended the Bill as necessary for industry growth.

In the Lok Sabha on Thursday, opposition MPs raised significant concerns about rising airfares while debating the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024.

The Bill aims to replace the aging Aircraft Act of 1934. Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu argued that the new legislation would address current discrepancies and propel industry growth.

Criticism came from multiple fronts, including TMC MP Saugata Roy, who labeled the Bill 'unnecessary' and questioned the ministry's lack of control over airfares. Similar concerns were echoed by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran and Congress MP Kishori Lal Sharma.