Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the election campaign in Madhya Pradesh by holding a road show in Jabalpur on Sunday.During the PM’s roadshow, a large number of people were present on the road.
Half a dozen people were injured as a stage collapsed during a road show in Gorakhpur Jabalpur.
Seven People Injured As Stage Collapsed In PM Modi’s Roadshow
City superintendent of police HR Pandey said, “During the road show of PM Modi, a welcome stage was erected on the roadside on Rampur-Gorakhpur road. As soon as the Prime Minister’s vehicle passed in front of the stage, people climbed on the stage to get a glimpse of him due to which the stage collapsed.” “As soon as the Prime Minister’s convoy moved forward, the stage collapsed. Seven people were injured in this incident.
Women, Policemen Received Hand Fracture
Among the injured, four people including a girl and a policeman have suffered fractures in their hands and legs. Three women have received minor injuries. Due to this incident, there was chaos for some time during the roadshow. The security personnel immediately brought the situation under control,” CSP Pandey added. During the roadshow, a large number of people were present on the balcony and roof of the houses built on the roadside.
About PM Modi’s Jabalpur Roadshow
During the road show, people were raising slogans of ‘Abki Baar 400 Paar’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram’. PM Modi greeted the crowd with folded hands.
At many places along the 1.2 km long route of the roadshow, women were seen performing traditional dance and Aarti of PM Modi. Posters with the slogan ‘Hamara Parivar Modi Parivar’ were also put up in the houses.
In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in the state, voting is to be held on April 19 on 6 seats including four Lok Sabha seats of Mahakoshal region.