Punjab Polls 2022: PM Modi cancels his rally in Ferozepur, says Sources

Punjab Polls 2022: PM Modi cancelled his rally in Ferozepur, said Sources on Wednesday. PM was scheduled to lay the foundation stones for several projects today.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that PM Modi had to cancel his rally due “to some reasons”.

Also, MHA said there was security lapse, after which it was decided to head back to Bathinda airport.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) also said it has sought a detailed report from the state government.

This was PM Modi’s first visit to Punjab since the repeal of the three farm laws. MHA said it has asked State Government to fix responsibility for this lapse and take strict action

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi cancels his scheduled visit to Punjab’s Ferozepur to address a rally “due to some reasons”, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces from the stage pic.twitter.com/j9Ykcmv9KA

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2022

Also, PM’s first visit to the state in two years.

Earlier, Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal had shared a photo of himself welcoming PM Modi.

Welcoming Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji, on behalf of the Punjab Government for his official visit to Punjab. pic.twitter.com/ExSEqbZmmz

— Manpreet Singh Badal (@MSBADAL) January 5, 2022

Hours before heading to Punjab, PM Modi tweeted, “I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Punjab today. At a programme in Ferozepur, the foundation stone of development works worth Rs 42,750 crore would be laid, which will improve the quality of life for the people.”

I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Punjab today. At a programme in Ferozepur, the foundation stone of development works worth Rs. 42,750 crore would be laid, which will improve the quality of life for the people. https://t.co/5Xpqo1OdAo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2022