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A dispute has erupted over the Delhi Air Force Station’s land, with the Indian Air Force sports complex reportedly shut and an ex‑Air Chief raising concerns. The Congress party has criticised the Centre’s bid to reclaim the land on which the IAF Sports Complex stands, calling the move an “absolute disgrace” and saying it shows “utter disrespect” to the entire IAF family. The controversy centres on the government’s attempt to take over the site, prompting political backlash.
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New Delhi: Days before he retired as the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flagged concerns to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the sealing of the Indian Air Force’s sports complex within the Race Course Air Force Station by authorities from the Ministry of Housing and Urban…
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The letter came against the backdrop of the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) reclaiming a sprawling sports complex within the station.
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Before exit, ex-air chief urged Rajnath to shield IAF land from govt takeover