Poor security arrangements ahead of Modi’s UP rally

Security agencies have reportedly expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangements made by Akhilesh Yadav government for BJP’s Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi’s rally in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.

Although the rally gets ‘conditional’ clearance, but warning of serious lapse in security has been issued.

Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Bahraich tomorrow.

“We can’t deny permission for a private event but there are serious lapses in arrangement. The Gujarat police had written to UP that the helipad should be ready 48 hours before Mr Modi arrives, but it is not ready. A seven-foot barricade around the stage to restrict access has not come up yet. The general arrangement is also very poor,” said Kinjal Singh, District Magistrate of Bahraich.

Mr Modi’s security is covered by the Gujarat police and the National Security Guard and they are to inspect the ground before Modi reaches the ground.

Following the serial blast in Patna rally on October 27, BJP has been demanded special security for Narendra Modi.

“He is a prime terrorist target and the government knows this – still they are not doing anything,” BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde however, refused to give him SPG cover.

“There is a law in the country. SPG is given according to the country’s law. Modi is already having NSG cover,” Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said.

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