NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft experienced a technical snag on Friday in Jharkhand's Deogarh, delaying his return to Delhi.
According to officials, PM Modi left for the national capital in another aircraft after the plane was grounded and a technical team worked to identify and resolve the issue.
Earlier, PM Modi addressed two rallies in Jharkhand as part of celebrations marking Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, an occasion honouring tribal hero Birsa Munda . The events came just days ahead of the second phase of polling for the Jharkhand Assembly elections on November 20.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's chopper was also halted in Jharkhand's Mahagama for nearly two hours after the Air Traffic Control did not grant permission for takeoff.
Congress leaders have claimed it to be a "deliberate obstruction" by the BJP, alleging that the delay was politically motivated. Sources revealed that Rahul Gandhi's helicopter clearance was delayed due to PM Modi's poll rally in Bihar's Jamui, which restricted airspace availability in the area.
According to officials, PM Modi left for the national capital in another aircraft after the plane was grounded and a technical team worked to identify and resolve the issue.
Earlier, PM Modi addressed two rallies in Jharkhand as part of celebrations marking Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, an occasion honouring tribal hero Birsa Munda . The events came just days ahead of the second phase of polling for the Jharkhand Assembly elections on November 20.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's chopper was also halted in Jharkhand's Mahagama for nearly two hours after the Air Traffic Control did not grant permission for takeoff.
Congress leaders have claimed it to be a "deliberate obstruction" by the BJP, alleging that the delay was politically motivated. Sources revealed that Rahul Gandhi's helicopter clearance was delayed due to PM Modi's poll rally in Bihar's Jamui, which restricted airspace availability in the area.
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