Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cancelled his scheduled trip to Bijnor to address an election rally due to ‘bad weather’ but his critics were quick to mock the claim saying how the weather in the Uttar Pradesh town was perfectly fine.
Modi was scheduled to address an election rally in Bijnor on Monday but this was later changed to a virtual event owing to ‘bad weather. Speaking at the virtual rally, Modi said, “First of all, I’d like to apologise to you. After some relaxation by the EC, I had thought of beginning my campaign by coming to Bijnor (UP) in person. But due to weather conditions, my helicopter couldn’t leave and I could see you only through video conferencing once again.”
First of all, I’d like to apologise to you. After some relaxation by the EC, I had thought of beginning my campaign by coming to Bijnor (UP) in person. But due to weather conditions, my helicopter couldn’t leave and I could see you only through video conferencing once again: PM pic.twitter.com/yvoiodv22j
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2022
However, his claims did not go down well with his critics with many sharing the screenshot of the latest weather condition in Bijnor, which looked sunny with the current temperature being shown to be 18 degrees. RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary tweeted, “The sun is shining in Bijnor but the BJP’s weather looks poor.”
बिजनौर में धूप खिल रही है, लेकिन भाजपा का मौसम ख़राब है! pic.twitter.com/7PYs4ceynu
— Jayant Singh (@jayantrld) February 7, 2022
Similar reactions followed from other Twitter users.
Weather at Bijnor is absolutely fine.
Looks like Political climate is NOT OK.. Hmm pic.twitter.com/PRIkEDDWIZ
— Shubham (@shubh_ind) February 7, 2022
17 degrees and clear sky with beautiful sunny day in Bijnor https://t.co/mj7bOoTLM4
— Sceptic Indian (@Aaabshar) February 7, 2022
The weather is bright and sunny in Bijnor. https://t.co/atViW2hbrM
— Kapil (@kapsology) February 7, 2022
But weather in Bijnor is absolutely fine. No crowds I am sure.???? pic.twitter.com/R01L9BvyxR
— Sumit Dutta (@ChiriyaKhana) February 7, 2022
Modi had to face considerable criticism after he was forced to cancel his election rally in Ferozepur in Punjab. After being forced to return to Delhi from Bhatinda in Punjab, Modi had blamed the state’s Congress government for compromising his security. The Congress had blamed the poor turnout by people for Modi’s decision to cancel the Ferozepur visit.
Uttar Pradesh goes to the polls in seven stages with the counting of votes scheduled for 10 March.
