The convoy waited for about 20 minutes and then turned back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stuck on a flyover in Punjab for around 20 minutes on Wednesday as protesting farmers blocked a road. Visuals showed his convoy stranded. The security lapse set off a huge political clash between the BJP and Congress.
Here's what happened:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Punjab's Bhatinda and was scheduled to fly to Ferozepur for a rally.
- But the plan changed because of the weather.
- PM Modi went the 100 km distance by car – which should have been a two-hour drive.
- 10 km ahead of rally venue, his motorcade was stopped by protesting farmers.
- Visuals from the spot showed the car waiting on the road, the Prime Minister can be seen sitting inside.
- Other cars in the motorcade were seen surrounding PM Modi's car.
- A few farmers could be seen near his car, the others were gathered ahead, blocking the road.
- The convoy finally had to turn back.
- As the entire convoy turned, the protesters could be seen running alongside.
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