Stranded in Deoghar: PM Modi's Aircraft Snag Delays Departure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stranded for over an hour at Deoghar airport due to an aircraft snag after attending an event in Bihar. His return to New Delhi was delayed. The incident also impacted opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who was unable to take off from Godda due to the no-fly zone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi found himself stranded at Deoghar airport in Jharkhand on Friday, after his special aircraft developed a technical snag. The delay of over an hour followed his participation in a rally in Jamui to honor the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.

Authorities declared a 'no flying zone' in the region's airspace as they scrambled to arrange alternate travel plans for Modi's return to New Delhi. The incident also resulted in the grounding of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Godda, disrupting his campaign schedule.

In a related development, Congress accused the administration of deliberately targeting Gandhi, alleging a serious security lapse. State minister Deepika Pandey Singh claimed Gandhi's helicopter was unjustly held for two hours, posing a risk to his safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)