Air Traffic Control delays Narendra Modi’s rallies, Modi wants EC probe

Bareily, 1 April 2014

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi kept waiting in chopper at Bareilly rally ground after completing the rally due to lack of Air Traffic Control(ATC) clearance. Modi completed his Bareilly rally and sat in chopper but was not allowed to take off by ATC.

BJP alleged its an attempt to delay Narendra Modi’s campaign. Party alleged Modi was given late clearance at Delhi airport too today morning. Modi reached Bareilly late due to this.

At Bareilly rally Modi said: The delay is not because of my fault. I was sitting at Delhi airport since 9.30 am, but our chopper was not allowed to take off. Brothers and sisters, generally I try that no-one face any problem due to my fault, but today I am pained that under this scorching sun, you had to suffer this pain.

When Modi’s chopper was given clearance at Bareilly, he was four hours behind schedule.

Modi has to address more rallies in Madhya Pradesh today.

Update: Modi seeks Election Commission to probe the delays

I am three and half hours late. This delay is not due to me. I was waiting for hours at Delhi airport. Even in Bareilly I waited for an hour. I urge Election Commission to investigate why my programmes are delayed like this. Who caused this delay by hours? I am pained because you – the people suffer due to my late coming. Let me tell the centre – your defeat is certain, and there’s no way you are coming to power. If you are scared of Modi, say it openly that you will not let Modi travel anywhere. I am once again very sorry for this delay. Please give a fitting