Aviation Snafus Ground Modi and Gandhi in Jharkhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced technical challenges with their respective aircraft in Jharkhand. Modi was delayed at Deoghar airport due to a snag in his IAF aircraft, while Gandhi's helicopter was grounded in Godda, sparking political allegations from Congress.

In an unexpected twist, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans were disrupted as his special IAF aircraft faced a technical snag, leaving him stranded for nearly two hours at Jharkhand's Deoghar airport. Modi was slated to return to Delhi after a rally in Bihar's Jamui, but was flown back later in another plane, according to officials.

The PM's visit to Jamui was to mark the 150th anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, also recognized as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. The aircraft issue escalated when authorities declared the region's airspace a 'no-flying zone' until the problem was resolved, as confirmed by Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Vishal Sagar.

In a parallel incident, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi encountered a similar situation in Godda, Jharkhand, when his helicopter was grounded for two hours after an election rally. Congress accused the delay of being a politically motivated act by the Centre, with state minister Deepika Pandey Singh alleging a security lapse.

(With inputs from agencies.)