Demand for late-night Flight from Delhi to Ranchi gains momentum

Jamshedpur: In a bid to improve air connectivity to Jharkhand’s capital, BJP state spokesperson Amarpreet Singh Kale has written to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, requesting the introduction of a daily late-night flight from Delhi to Ranchi.

In his letter, Kale emphasized that Ranchi has emerged as a significant administrative, commercial, and educational hub. He pointed out that passenger footfall at Birsa Munda Airport is steadily rising, yet there is currently no late-night flight from Delhi to Ranchi — a gap that causes inconvenience to business travelers, emergency passengers, and those with medical needs.

Kale highlighted that cities like Patna, Bhopal, and Lucknow already benefit from late-night flights from Delhi. “Despite Ranchi’s growing importance, it still lacks this essential service,” he stated. He further noted that a night flight would also be beneficial for passengers arriving in Delhi via international flights in the evening, providing them with a seamless onward connection to Ranchi.

The demand, Kale mentioned, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with all, Development for all) and the spirit of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme. He urged that the proposed flight be considered under national carriers or regional airlines, depending on feasibility.

Through this initiative, Kale has raised what he calls a “voice of the people of Jharkhand,” underlining that better air connectivity will not only benefit Ranchi but foster greater development across the state.