PM NOT SAFE IN PUNJAB! MODI SKIPS FIROZPUR RALLY OVER ‘SECURITY BREACH’ AS PROTESTERS BLOCK FLYOVER ENROUTE

1. The PM landed in Bathinda on Wednesday, from where he was to go to National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala by helicopter. Due to rain and poor visibility, the PM waited for about 20 minutes for the weather to clear
2. When the weather didn’t improve, it was decided that he would travel by road. Later, he had to return to Bathinda airport

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his programme in Punjab on Wednesday after a massive security breach left him stuck on a highway for 20 minutes because of protesting farmers.

In a spiralling row in election season, the BJP accused Punjab’s ruling Congress of “murderous intentions”. Visuals from Bathinda showed the Prime Minister’s convoy on the flyover, surrounded by Special Protection Group (SPG) personnel.

PM Modi was seen waiting in a black armoured Toyota Fortuner ringed by SPG officers. Barely a few feet from his car were clusters of people and policemen.

Images tweeted by a BJP worker showed posters held up as the PM’s car drove by. A BJP bus following the convoy was heckled by protesters. PM Modi cut short his visit and returned to the airport.