Villagers from Navi Mumbai and adjoining coastal districts expressed deep disappointment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, during the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) inauguration, made only passing references to late farmer leader D. B. Patil without announcing his name for the airport.

Just before the event, Dashrat Patil, President of the NMIA Kruti Samiti (All-Party Action Committee), had expressed optimism.

“I am sure today is the day the airport will get its much-deserved name. Our hard work will not go waste,” he said.

Hopes Dashed Despite PM, CM Mentions

However, during the ceremony, PM Modi merely stated: “Today I would also like to remember the great leader D. B. Patil, who toiled for farmers and remains an inspiration to all of

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