BJP CALLS ON TN GUV ALLEGING SECURITY LAPSE DURING PM’S VISIT

CHENNAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday met Governor RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan to complain about the alleged deterioration in law-and-order situation, and claimed that the state government put Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life at risk due to a “major security lapse” during his visit to Chennai on July 29 to inaugurate the Chess Olympiad.

“The event was held in a highly sensitive state like Tamil Nadu in the presence of many dignitaries, and extra security measures were needed, especially when our prime minister was visiting,” the BJP wrote to the Governor.

“It has come to light that most of the handheld metal detectors, door frame metal detectors and bomb detectors that were used in the security arrangement were not in order and were overdue for maintenance and replacement,” they said in their complaint.

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai and senior party leaders requested the Governor to instruct the DMK-led state government for an impartial inquiry into the matter.

MODI HAD VISITED CHENNAI ON JULY 29 TO INAUGURATE THE CHESS OLYMPIAD