<p>Following a controversy over naming the upcoming Shivamogga airport after him, former chief minister B S Yediyurappa has written to CM Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday, urging him to name the airport after other prominent leaders of the region. </p>.<p>In a letter to the CM, Yediyurappa said that he was thankful that the government considered his name for the airport. "However, I am of the view that naming the new airport after me is not appropriate," he said.</p>.<p>He requested the CM to review his decision and name the airport after someone who had made significant contributions to the development of the country and the state. </p>.<p>Bommai had announced last week that the upcoming airport at Sogane near Shivamogga would be named after Yediyurappa, who hails from the district. This had triggered a controversy with several people pointing out that there were several prominent personalities from the district who deserves the honour.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>Following a controversy over naming the upcoming Shivamogga airport after him, former chief minister B S Yediyurappa has written to CM Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday, urging him to name the airport after other prominent leaders of the region. </p>.<p>In a letter to the CM, Yediyurappa said that he was thankful that the government considered his name for the airport. "However, I am of the view that naming the new airport after me is not appropriate," he said.</p>.<p>He requested the CM to review his decision and name the airport after someone who had made significant contributions to the development of the country and the state. </p>.<p>Bommai had announced last week that the upcoming airport at Sogane near Shivamogga would be named after Yediyurappa, who hails from the district. This had triggered a controversy with several people pointing out that there were several prominent personalities from the district who deserves the honour.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
