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The recent Jharkhand Assembly elections have been marred by political tensions, with the latest incident involving a two-hour delay in the takeoff of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Godda. The Congress party has accused the BJP of deliberately obstructing Gandhi's travel, citing the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Jamui, Bihar, as the reason for the airspace restrictions.
According to sources, the helicopter's clearance was held up due to airspace restrictions in the region, which were in place due to the Prime Minister's rally. This claim was met with strong disapproval from Jharkhand Minister and Congress leader Dipika Pandey Singh, who questioned whether the right to campaign freely in India is reserved solely for the Prime Minister. She pointed to the alleged obstructions faced by the Congress party, including frozen bank accounts, hurdles in the Lok Sabha, and now, the hindrance to their campaign efforts.
The delay in Gandhi's travel, which occurred after he addressed a public rally in Mahagama, further heightened political tensions. While the BJP has not commented on the incident, the Congress party has maintained its accusation of deliberate obstruction by the ruling party. The incident adds another layer of complexity to the already contentious Jharkhand elections, with both parties vying for power in the upcoming Assembly polls.
The delay in Rahul Gandhi's helicopter takeoff highlights the intricate web of political maneuvering that often accompanies election campaigns. The airspace restrictions imposed due to the Prime Minister's rally raise questions about the fairness of the election process and the potential for political advantage to be gained through such measures. The incident also underlines the escalating tensions between the Congress and the BJP, which are likely to persist throughout the remainder of the election season.
Source: Row over delay in Rahul Gandhi's chopper take-off, Congress blames BJP