PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh on August 1, 2026 — AP's first international airport. Named after freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju (Rampa Rebellion hero). Developed by AAI at ₹2,400+ crore cost. Provides direct international connectivity to north Andhra Pradesh.
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PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram — Andhra Pradesh's First International Airport
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- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh on August 1, 2026 — AP's first international airport
- Named after freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju (Rampa Rebellion hero)
- Developed by AAI at ₹2,400+ crore cost
- Provides direct international connectivity to north Andhra Pradesh
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• Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport: Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram, AP; PM Modi inaugurates Aug 1, 2026 • AP's first international airport; Alluri Sitarama Raju: freedom fighter, Rampa Rebellion 1922-24 • AAI: Airports Authority of India; Ministry of Civil Aviation; India has 153 airports (AAI managed) • AP CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu (TDP); Vizianagaram: north Andhra Pradesh
