Thoothukudi, March 14 -- Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu formally renamed Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu, saying that the renaming corrects a colonial legacy and re-establishes the true strength of our culture, heritage, and languages.

He also declared the Madurai airport an international airport.

Speaking to reporters here, Naidu called it a historic day and said the name change of Tuticorin Airport reflects the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to correct the colonial imprint.

"Today is a historic day for Tuticorin Airport, where we have officially changed the name in all languages. This is a change that reflects the resolve of our Prime Minister and our nation, correcting what was once a c...