Second airport for Bengaluru: Demand for Tumakuru grows louder as CM pushes his home turf

Tumakuru district's Sira is gaining support for Bengaluru's second airport. Deputy CM G Parameshwara backed the Tumakuru proposal, citing its regional importance. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reportedly favors sites closer to Bengaluru's tech hubs. Legislators argue Sira offers strategic advantages and balanced regional development. The state government is actively surveying potential locations for the project.