Rahul Gandhi's Chopper Delayed in Jharkhand; Congress Alleges Election Campaign Disruption

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:14am on 15 Nov 2024,Friday International

In Jharkhand's Godda, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi faced a 45-minute delay as Air Traffic Control (ATC) prioritized clearance for PM Modi's nearby rally. Congress leaders accused the BJP of misusing protocol to hinder opposition campaigns and wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking action. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh highlighted the need for a level-playing field in elections. Meanwhile, PM Modi's aircraft in Deoghar experienced a technical snag, causing delays in his schedule. Jharkhand's assembly elections are underway, with the second phase on November 20 and results to be announced on November 23.

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