Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on Sunday urged Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to name the Shivamogga airport after any illustrious personality of Karnataka which will be a befitting tribute to their contribution.

In a letter to the Chief Minister, Yediyurappa said, 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.