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‘Protocol not followed, will take action’: Pollster on delay in take-off of Hemant Soren’s helicopter due to PM Modi’s safety | India News – Times of India
“This issue has been raised by a political party regarding equal use of airspace and airport of Ranchi and Deoghar. In this regard, we had a meeting with the Ranchi Airport Director during which it was clarified that there will be no restrictions unless there is some closure of airspace,” K Ravi said.
“If something like this happens, he must inform the public in advance about the protocols. The protocol was not followed. We have asked the airport for a clarification report. After receiving the report, we will take action,” he added.
‘Their conspiracy continues’
Reacting to the delay, Soren termed it a “conspiracy” by the BJP. “Their conspiracy continues,” Jharkhand CM told ANI.
The ruling JMM in Jharkhand had written to Droupadi Murmu seeking a level playing field for star campaigners after a no-fly zone was imposed in view of Prime Minister Modi’s safety, leading to an hour-and-a-half delay in Soren’s helicopter exit.
“Our star campaigner Hemant Soren was scheduled to address an election rally at Bazar Tand in Simdega at 2.25 pm after addressing a rally at Gudri in West Singhbhum at 1.45 pm,” JMM said.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to be in Chaibasa at 2.40 pm to address an election rally. The distance between Gudri and Chaibasa is 80 km, while to Simdega it is 90 km. The EC had approved Soren’s visit. But the CM’s helicopter was put under house arrest for an hour and a half, citing the Prime Minister’s security protocol,” party spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya added.
