The Karnataka government has decided to drop the controversial idea of purchasing a new helicopter and a special aircraft for the travel of its highest VVIPs, instead opting to explore wet lease options to manage the state’s VIP air travel needs.

The decision was made during a high-level committee meeting chaired by deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi. The committee was constituted by the chief minister to deliberate on acquiring an aircraft or helicopter for facilitating the travel of the governor, chief minister, and deputy chief minister, especially during emergency and special circumstances.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Shivakumar confirmed the change in strategy.

“The chief minister formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee for this pur

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