Security Lapse During Prime Minister's Punjab Visit Mentioned Before CJI; Supreme Court To Consider Matter Tomorrow
2 years, 11 months ago

Security Lapse During Prime Minister's Punjab Visit Mentioned Before CJI; Supreme Court To Consider Matter Tomorrow

Live Law  

The security lapse during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India today morning.Senior Advocate Maninder Singh mentioned the matter before the CJI and requested the Court to take up a writ petition seeking a judicial probe into the incident urgently. The security lapse during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India today morning. Details of the petition The petition by Organization ' Lawyers Voice' has urged the Supreme Court to take cognizance of the serious and deliberate lapse on part of the State of Punjab, its Chief Secretary and Director General of Police concerning the security and the movement of the Prime Minister of the country The petition has sought directions to the District Judge, Bhatinda, to collect all official documents and materials from all possible sources pertaining to the movements and deployment of Punjab Police in connection with the visit at the earliest and produce the same before the Supreme Court Further, directions have been sought fixing responsibility of State of Punjab, and its Chief Secretary and place them under suspension and further direct Union of India to initiate departmental action against the same. "It is clear from the events that private persons were given access to the Prime Minister's route, and other persons were instigated to join the blockade, which represents a serious and unpardonable breach of national security by the State apparatus and the political establishment of the State."

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PM security breach in Punjab: SC rejects state’s plea for statements of witnesses
1 month ago

PM security breach in Punjab: SC rejects state’s plea for statements of witnesses

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday turned down the Punjab government’s plea seeking statements of witnesses who have deposed before former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state in January 2022. The state may conduct its inquiry against delinquent officers without the aid of the statements said to have …

CM did not attend Delhi security meet since it was not political: Manipur PWD minister
6 months ago

CM did not attend Delhi security meet since it was not political: Manipur PWD minister

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, Manipur Public Works Department Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Wednesday said the recent security review meeting in Delhi, convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was an executive meeting rather than a political one, and therefore, Chief Minister N Biren Singh was not a part of it. CM did not attend Delhi security meet since it was not political: Manipur …

Security up in Punjab before PM’s visit as farmers plan stir
7 months ago

Security up in Punjab before PM’s visit as farmers plan stir

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of police personnel and at least three companies of paramilitary forces were on Wednesday stationed at various points in Punjab ahead of a call by farmer unions for a demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in the state to kick off his election campaign on Thursday. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha …

PM Modi security lapse | Senior Punjab police officer suspended
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi security lapse | Senior Punjab police officer suspended

The Hindu  

A senior Punjab police officer has been suspended from his position for alleged negligence of duty surrounding the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab’s Ferozpur in the year 2022. A government order issued by the State’s Home Department on November 22, said that Gurbinder Singh, who is currently Superintendent of Police in Bathinda district, has been …

PM Modi security breach: Govt to chargesheet erring officers, says chief secy
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Govt to chargesheet erring officers, says chief secy

Hindustan Times  

Following flak from the Centre over the delay in action over the breach of security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Punjab visit in January last year, chief secretary Vijay Kumar Januja said that all indicted officers will be chargesheeted. After a missive from the Centre last week wherein Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla asked the Punjab chief secretary …

PM security breach: 6 months on, no action against former Punjab chief secretary, ex-DGP
1 year, 9 months ago

PM security breach: 6 months on, no action against former Punjab chief secretary, ex-DGP

Hindustan Times  

The report of the Supreme Court-appointed inquiry committee looking into the breach in security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Punjab visit on January 5, 2022, that was submitted six months ago indicts then state chief secretary Anirudh Tewari and police chief S Chattopadhyaya for lapses. “In our view, Rao was responsible for overseeing the entire security arrangements for the visit, …

PM Modi's Security Breach in Punjab Offers Lessons We Can Learn for Future
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi's Security Breach in Punjab Offers Lessons We Can Learn for Future

News 18  

An experiment started in the late 1940s when India emerged as the largest living democracy in the world. So, it isn’t a matter of surprise that there was a nationwide sense of shock following the security breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cavalcade near Ferozepur, Punjab, earlier this year. On top of it, the sight of cops having tea with …

SC panel blames SSP for PM Modi security breach in Ferozepur
2 years, 3 months ago

SC panel blames SSP for PM Modi security breach in Ferozepur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Indu Malhotra’s panel that inquired into security lapses during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Punjab visit on January 5 informed the Supreme Court that senior superintendent of police, Ferozpur, had failed to discharge his duty even though sufficient security force was available during Prime Minister’s visit to the area. A bench comprising Chief Justice …

Supreme Court Panel Report Vindicates: PM Modi’s Security Breach Was Real And Avoidable
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Panel Report Vindicates: PM Modi’s Security Breach Was Real And Avoidable

News 18  

This is a classic case of how not to conduct a VVIP security. A Supreme Court committee, appointed to investigate the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab on 5 January 2022, on expected lines, blamed the Ferozepur SSP for his failure in discharging his duty despite sufficient force being at his disposal. PM Modi’s Punjab visit …

Security Breach That Triggered a Political Row: What Forced PM Modi to Cut Short Punjab Visit on Jan 5?
2 years, 4 months ago

Security Breach That Triggered a Political Row: What Forced PM Modi to Cut Short Punjab Visit on Jan 5?

News 18  

It was a time span of just 15-20 minutes that proved to be a hot potato for the then Congress government in Punjab on January 5, 2022. As photos of a desolate flyover and worried security officials guarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cavalcade went viral, what followed was not just demand for an explanation from the Charanjit Singh Channi Sarkar …

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 8 months ago

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought a status report, in a sealed cover, on the investigation being carried out into the incident of attack and vandalism at Chief Minister's official residence on March 30.This was after the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was informed that the Delhi Police, which is responsible for maintaining …

PM security lapse: SC appointed 5-member panel visits Ferozepur, begins probe
2 years, 10 months ago

PM security lapse: SC appointed 5-member panel visits Ferozepur, begins probe

India Today  

The Supreme Court appointed a five-member committee headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra who arrived here on Sunday to probe the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab last month. READ: Channi government stage-managed blockade that led to PM’s security breach, says Amarinder Singh Besides, the team visited the rally site and Ferozeshah village …

PM Security Lapse: Plea In Delhi High Court To Bring Civil & Military Authorities Under Superintendence Of SPG
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Lapse: Plea In Delhi High Court To Bring Civil & Military Authorities Under Superintendence Of SPG

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking direction to all civil and military authorities to act under the superintendence of the Special Protection group, whenever called upon, for ensuring security of the Prime Minister and his immediate family members. The Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has adjourned the matter to …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 10 To January 16, 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 10 To January 16, 2022

Live Law  

Right Of Preemption A Maligned, Feudal, Archaic And Outmoded Law, Reiterates Supreme CourtCase name: Punyadeo Sharma vs Kamla DeviCitation: 2022 LIVELAW 23The Supreme Court observed that the right of pre-emption is a maligned law and are characterised as 'feudal, archaic and outmoded'.In this case, the appellants are purchasers of the land in question vide sale. 'State & Director Of Prosecution …

A welcome probe: The Hindu Editorial on PM security breach and propaganda
2 years, 11 months ago

A welcome probe: The Hindu Editorial on PM security breach and propaganda

The Hindu  

An impartial inquiry into a politically contested incident is always welcome. Treating this as a serious security lapse, and taking note of the potential for partisan inquiries, the Supreme Court has appointed its former judge, Justice Indu Malhotra, to lead an inquiry. Other members of the probe committee comprise the DGP of Chandigarh, a senior officer of the National Investigation …

'Blame Game Between Centre & Punjab, Questions Can't Be Left To One-Sided Enquiries': Supreme Court On PM Security Lapse
2 years, 11 months ago

'Blame Game Between Centre & Punjab, Questions Can't Be Left To One-Sided Enquiries': Supreme Court On PM Security Lapse

Live Law  

On the breach of security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab on January 5, the Supreme Court of India has observed that there is a blame game between the State and Central Government as to who is responsible for such lapses.A Bench comprising the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima …

'Questions Can't be Left to One-Sided Enquiry': Justice Indu Malhotra to Head Probe Panel on PM's Security Breach
2 years, 11 months ago

'Questions Can't be Left to One-Sided Enquiry': Justice Indu Malhotra to Head Probe Panel on PM's Security Breach

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a five-member committee headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Punjab. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Director General of Police of Chandigarh, the Registrar General of …

PM Modi Security Breach: SC Appoints 5-Member Panel Headed By Retd Justice Indu Malhotra To Probe Matter
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Security Breach: SC Appoints 5-Member Panel Headed By Retd Justice Indu Malhotra To Probe Matter

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a five- member panel headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab earlier on January 5. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Chandigarh Director General …

Indu Malhotra panel to probe PM security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

Indu Malhotra panel to probe PM security breach

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a committee chaired by its former judge Indu Malhotra to inquire into a security breach that led to the Prime Minister’s convoy being stuck on a flyover in Punjab on January 5. Editorial | A serious lapse: On PM security breach The others on the committee are the Director-General of National Investigation Agency or …

PM Modi security breach: Punjab Police were aware of plans to block PM's convoy, but senior officers ignored
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Punjab Police were aware of plans to block PM's convoy, but senior officers ignored

Op India  

On January 5, there was a security breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security when his convoy was halted on a flyover in Ferozepur, Punjab, due to protesters blocking the road. ‘The protesters broke the barricades’ Ferozepur Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sukhdev Singh told India Today’s undercover reporters that he had sent messages to the Senior Superintendent of Police. ‘No …

SC appoints five-member panel to probe security breach during PM\'s visit to Punjab
2 years, 11 months ago

SC appoints five-member panel to probe security breach during PM\'s visit to Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a five-member committee headed by former apex court judge Indu Malhotra to probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Director General of Police of Chandigarh, the Registrar …

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court Appoints Justice Indu Malhotra As Enquiry Committee Head
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court Appoints Justice Indu Malhotra As Enquiry Committee Head

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to head the Committee to enquire into the security lapse which happened during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab on January 5.The Court opined that the "questions cannot be left to one-sided enquiry" and a judicially trained mind needs to oversee the probe. The …

Anonymous Calls To AoRs Regarding PM's Security Breach: SCAORA Writes To SC's Secretary General Requesting Action
2 years, 11 months ago

Anonymous Calls To AoRs Regarding PM's Security Breach: SCAORA Writes To SC's Secretary General Requesting Action

Live Law  

Complaining about the anonymous calls received by AORs taking responsibility for PM Modi's security breach, and threatening Supreme Court not to hear the related case, the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association has written to the Secretary General of Supreme Court of India requesting action against the same.The Association has requested that immediate action be initiated as this is. Complaining …

Supreme Court panel to probe PM Modi security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court panel to probe PM Modi security breach

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would form a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to conduct a time-bound and independent inquiry into the circumstances that led to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy being stuck for several minutes on a flyover in Punjab on January 5. The court said its committee would submit a report within a …

Narendra Modi security breach: Supreme Court appoints independent panel to probe Punjab lapse, retired judge to lead it
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi security breach: Supreme Court appoints independent panel to probe Punjab lapse, retired judge to lead it

Firstpost  

The order comes after the prime minister’s convoy was stranded last Wednesday on a flyover in Ferozepur in Punjab due to a blockade by protesters The Supreme Court has ordered for an independent committee, to be headed by a former apex court judge to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security breach in Ferozepur, Punjab last week. The panel will also …

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court To Constitute Probe Committee Headed By Retired Judge; Expresses Displeasure At Centre's Show-Cause Notices To Punjab Officials
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Lapse : Supreme Court To Constitute Probe Committee Headed By Retired Judge; Expresses Displeasure At Centre's Show-Cause Notices To Punjab Officials

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will constitute an independent committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5.The Court asked both the Central Government and the Punjab Government to put on hold the enquiries by the Committees constituted by them in the meanwhile. …

SC to hear plea on PM Modi\'s security breach during Punjab visit today
2 years, 11 months ago

SC to hear plea on PM Modi\'s security breach during Punjab visit today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday seeking a court-monitored probe into the breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security during his visit to Punjab's Ferozepur. Earlier on Friday, Senior advocate Maninder Singh appearing for petitioner Lawyers' Voice told the Supreme Court that the breach in Prime Minister's security is not merely a law and order …

Received calls 'threatening judges' over probe in security lapse during PM's Punjab visit, claim SC lawyers
2 years, 11 months ago

Received calls 'threatening judges' over probe in security lapse during PM's Punjab visit, claim SC lawyers

India Today  

Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday wrote to the apex court alleging that they have received calls threatening judges over the case involving the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck for 20 minutes on a flyover in Punjab last week. "Its members/ several Advocates on Record of the Hon'ble Supreme Court received an anonymous automated pre-recorded call, …

PM Modi's security breach in Punjab: Lawyers receive international calls asking not to help Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi's security breach in Punjab: Lawyers receive international calls asking not to help Centre

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi security had witnessed major breach in Punjab last week Supreme Court took up the matter saying breach very serious SC lawyers claimed to have received call with recorded message asking apex court not to help Centre Several Supreme Court advocates on Monday claimed to have received an international call with a recorded message asking the apex court …

'Taking PM's security breach very seriously': Supreme Court sets up panel headed by ex-SC judge
2 years, 11 months ago

'Taking PM's security breach very seriously': Supreme Court sets up panel headed by ex-SC judge

India TV News  

Highlights Top court stayed ongoing inquiries by two separate panels of the Centre and the Punjab govt Court has proposed to set up committee headed by a former apex court judge to probe matter On Jan 5, PM's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the ongoing …

Pavan K. Varma | The flaw in PM’s security: Rise above politics, fix it
2 years, 11 months ago

Pavan K. Varma | The flaw in PM’s security: Rise above politics, fix it

Deccan Chronicle  

Any threat to the security and safety of the Prime Minister of India is a very serious matter, and a cause of national concern. For precisely this reason, what happened on January 5 in Punjab, when the PM’s cavalcade was stuck on an over-bridge as he was travelling from Bhatinda to the Hussainwala National Martyrs’ Memorial, is shocking. Within literally …

PM Modi Security Breach Updates: BJP Delegation Submits Memorandum to President Over PM's Security Breach
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Security Breach Updates: BJP Delegation Submits Memorandum to President Over PM's Security Breach

News 18  

A BJP delegation Friday submitted a memorandum to President Ram Nath Kovind through Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal expressing deep concern over the security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy in Punjab. The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to forthwith secure the records, pertaining to security arrangements made for Prime …

SC on PM’s security lapse: Apex court orders to secure records on security
2 years, 11 months ago

SC on PM’s security lapse: Apex court orders to secure records on security

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court today directed the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to “forthwith” secure the records pertaining to security arrangements made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Punjab visit from the state government, its police and central agencies. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells Supreme Court that this matter cannot be left to just anyone and it's …

PM's Security Lapse : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Punjab To Put On Hold Committee Probes; Directs HC Registrar General To Secure Records
2 years, 11 months ago

PM's Security Lapse : Supreme Court Asks Centre & Punjab To Put On Hold Committee Probes; Directs HC Registrar General To Secure Records

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday directed the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure the records relating to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Punjab on January 5, during which a security lapse occurred when a group of protesters blocked the PM's cavalcade.The Court directed the State of Punjab, central and state …

PM Security Breach: Action Against Punjab Cops Could Mean Central Deputation in Repeat of Bengal Drama
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Security Breach: Action Against Punjab Cops Could Mean Central Deputation in Repeat of Bengal Drama

News 18  

Amid the political fracas over the breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security in Punjab, sources told News18 that the Centre is mulling action against state police officials for their alleged failure to secure the route for the PM’s cavalcade. Section 14 states: “It shall be the duty of every Ministry and Department of the Central Government or the State …

PM Modi security breach: Not just Punjab police, SPG-IB also to be blamed, says former home secy
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Not just Punjab police, SPG-IB also to be blamed, says former home secy

India Today  

Former Home Secretary of India Gopal Krishna Pillai said that not only the Punjab Police but the Special Protection Group and the Intelligence Bureau should also be held responsible for the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab. "The Intelligence Bureau should have been alert," said Gopal Krishna Pillai, adding that "the PM's 100 km journey …

PM Modi security breach: Punjab chief secretary submits report to Home Ministry
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Punjab chief secretary submits report to Home Ministry

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab Chief Secretary is learnt to have shared details pertaining to the sequence of events On Thursday, Punjab government had announced a two-member panel to investigate the lapses The incident has triggered a major political row with the BJP Punjab Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari has submitted a report to the Centre regarding the security breach that stalled Prime Minister …

PM Modi's chopper is all-weather, chose not to fly: Punjab govt on security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi's chopper is all-weather, chose not to fly: Punjab govt on security breach

India Today  

Pushing back against the allegations of security breach during PM Modi’s visit to the state, sources in the Punjab government told India Today that the prime minister’s helicopter is an all-weather aircraft but the decision was taken not to use it. READ | PM Modi security breach: Not just Punjab police, SPG-IB also to be blamed, says former home secy …

Punjab government submits report to MHA on PM security breach
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab government submits report to MHA on PM security breach

India Today  

Punjab government submitted a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had sought a detailed report on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach. MHA has also constituted a three-member team to inquire into serious lapses in the security arrangements during Prime Minister Narendra …

Security lapse during PM Modi's Punjab visit kicks up political storm | Top Developments
2 years, 11 months ago

Security lapse during PM Modi's Punjab visit kicks up political storm | Top Developments

India Today  

The 'security lapse' during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's January 5 visit to Ferozepur in Punjab has kicked up a political storm. On Friday, the Supreme Court heard a petition over the 'security lapse' and ordered the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana HC to "seize and secure" all documents related to PM Modi's Punjab visit from the state police …

PM security breach: MHA issues show-cause notice to Bathinda SSP, asks to reply within a day
2 years, 11 months ago

PM security breach: MHA issues show-cause notice to Bathinda SSP, asks to reply within a day

India Today  

Days after the alleged security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued a show-cause notice to the Bathinda Senior Superintendent of Police, asking him to submit his reply within a day, sources have said. Archana Varma, Deputy Secretary to the Centre, has stated in the letter that "since there was grave …

FIR filed in connection with PM Modi security breach issue | What has happened so far
2 years, 11 months ago

FIR filed in connection with PM Modi security breach issue | What has happened so far

India Today  

The Punjab Police registered an FIR on Friday in connection with the alleged breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security during his visit to Punjab. Also, the home ministry has constituted a three-member team to inquire into a serious security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab. BJP activists took out a torchlight march which they called 'Janakrosh' …

PM Modi security breach: MHA forms 3-member panel to enquire into 'serious lapses' during Punjab visit
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach: MHA forms 3-member panel to enquire into 'serious lapses' during Punjab visit

Firstpost  

The home ministry panel was formed a day after Modi had to cut short his visit in Punjab as he was stuck on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by some protesters, an incident described by the ministry as a ‘major lapse’ in security New Delhi: The Centre Thursday formed a three-member committee to enquire into “serious …

PM Modi security breach | Congress leaders speak in different voices
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi security breach | Congress leaders speak in different voices

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Congress on Thursday spoke in different voices on the breach in the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy during his visit to Punjab on Wednesday. The comments from the MPs on social media came on a day when the party fielded Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Leader of the Opposition …

Hashtags, yagyas, protests — BJP goes all out on PM security breach issue
2 years, 11 months ago

Hashtags, yagyas, protests — BJP goes all out on PM security breach issue

The Hindu  

From strong statements and attacks on the Congress to holding ceremonies of the ‘Mahamrityunjaya Yagya’, the BJP and Ministers of the Union government ratcheted up the issue of the breach of security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Punjab on Wednesday. Minister for information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur termed the security breach “not just a lapse, but a major …

MHA will take big and tough decisions: Anurag Thakur on security breach during PM Modi’s Punjab visit
2 years, 11 months ago

MHA will take big and tough decisions: Anurag Thakur on security breach during PM Modi’s Punjab visit

The Hindu  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on January 6 said the Ministry of Home Affairs is gathering information on the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab and “big and tough decisions” will be taken. Responding to questions on the issue of security breach during a briefing on a Union Cabinet meeting, Mr. Thakur noted that some people have …

PM Modi’s security lapse | BJP meets governor for sacking of Punjab Home Minister, DGP
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi’s security lapse | BJP meets governor for sacking of Punjab Home Minister, DGP

The Hindu  

Punjab BJP leaders met the Governor in Chandigarh on Thursday, demanding the dismissal of the State’s Home Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and the police chief over the security breach during the Prime Minister’s visit to Punjab. The opposition party also said it did not have any expectations from the committee set up by the State Government to probe Wednesday’s incident …

PM Modi Security Lapse: Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu Questions PM Modi: ‘Why These Double Standards?’
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Security Lapse: Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu Questions PM Modi: ‘Why These Double Standards?’

ABP News  

New Delhi: Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of security lapse in the latter’s convoy during his visit to the state yesterday. The response comes after BJP blamed the ruling Congress government for sabotaging PM’s scheduled program besides for the major security lapse. Modi Ji, you had said that you'll …

PM security breach: Punjab BJP chief rejects probe, calls CM Channi 'ringleader of conspiracy'
2 years, 11 months ago

PM security breach: Punjab BJP chief rejects probe, calls CM Channi 'ringleader of conspiracy'

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Punjab BJP President Ashwani Sharma on Wednesday rejected the high-level committee set up by the state government to probe the security lapses that occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur and alleged that Chief Minister Charanjeet Singh Channi was the “ringleader of conspiracy”. After meeting Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, the BJP state chief said, “We reject the …

PM Modi Security Lapse President Kovind First-Hand Account From Modi Security Breach VP Naidu Expresses Concern
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Security Lapse President Kovind First-Hand Account From Modi Security Breach VP Naidu Expresses Concern

ABP News  

New Delhi: Expressing concerns about the serious lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday met the former and received from him a first-hand account of the incident. “President Ram Nath Kovind met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today and received from him a first-hand account of the security breach …

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