New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to return to the Bathinda airport after his rally in Punjab’s Ferozepur was canceled, which the Home Ministry called a “big lapse” in his security.
After returning to the Bathinda airport, PM Modi made a sarcastic remark and asked the officials to thank the Punjab Chief Minister, sources said.
“Apne CM ko thanks kehna, ki mein Bhatinda airport tak zinda laut paaya (Say thanks to your CM that I was able to return to Bhatinda airport alive),” PM Modi allegedly said.
PM Modi, who was traveling by road in Punjab, was stuck on the flyover for 15-20 minutes due to the blockade by some protesters.
After a “major security lapse”, PM Modi’s convoy decided to return, the Home Ministry said in a statement. The ministry has asked the Punjab government to fix the responsibility of this lapse and take strict action, the statement said.
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