Before retiring, ex-air chief asked govt not to take over IAF’s Sports Complex
AP Singh said the 40-acre complex should stay with the Air Force for operational needs, as its closure canceled a farewell golf event.
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Before exit, ex-air chief urged Rajnath Singh to shield IAF land from govt takeover
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to retain IAF control over Race Course Air Force Station. The appeal highlighted operational concerns surrounding the government's proposed reclamation of its land.
The controversy over 40 acres of land at Delhi's Race Course Air Force Station has escalated. Former Air Force Chief AP Singh met with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and demanded that the Air Force retain control of the land.
Outgoing IAF Chief Urged Rajnath Singh To Protect 40 Acres Of Prime Delhi Land Amid MoHUA Row
<p>Outgoing Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh wrote to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh days before his retirement, urging him to protect the force's control over a prime 40-acre land parcel within the Race Course Air Force Station in New Delhi, a Hindustan Times report said.</p> <p>In his October 26 letter, five days before his retirement on October 31, AP Singh cited operational requirements and the facilities housed within…
Why ACM AP Singh Wrote to Rajnath Singh About the Air Force Sports Complex
The letter argued that the site is far more than a sports facility. It said the station supports over 5,000 personnel with accommodation, training areas, a medical centre and a school, and carries counter-unmanned aerial system duties coordinated by the Delhi Integrated Air Defence Centre. The IAF has used the land since the 1940s, and the letter described it as critical to operations. The location adds weight to the argument, since the station …
Congress Slams Centre Over Move to Reclaim IAF Sports Complex Near PM’s Residence, Calls Action ‘Absolute Disgrace’
The Congress has launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over its reported move to take back the land occupied by the Indian Air Force (IAF) Sports Complex near the Prime Minister’s official residence in New Delhi, accusing the Centre of disregarding the interests and institutional needs of the Air Force community. The […]
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