Massive crowd witnessed at PM's election rally
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2017:
Despite the total shut down called by CorCom, an umbrella of underground outfits against the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the State today, a large number of people turned up at Langjing Achouba playground where the PM addressed en election rally to garner vote for BJP for the ensuing 11th State Legislative Assembly election.
Since early morning, people coming from different parts of the State gathered at the venue.
They were transported by vehicles including bus arranged by BJP candidates of the respective constituencies.
They were thoroughly checked by security personnel using metal detector.
Water bottles, gutkha, khaini, pan and other eatable items were not allowed to carry inside the venue.
Before the PM lands at Imphal Tulihal Airport, half of the portion of the venue got occupied by BJP supporter, workers and its well wishers at around 10 am.
The vehicles were stopped by security personnel few kilometers away from the venue.
Many of the vehicles were made to park at Oriental College ground.
However, passenger vehicles were allowed to proceed up to Khamnam Bazar and made to park at a playrgound near the venue.
Vehicles carrying BJP office bearers and candidates of the forthcoming election were allowed to proceed up to Langjing Achouba around 300 meters away from the venue.
Roads leading to the venue were jammed, making police personnel hard to control the huge crowd.
Soon after PM Narendra Modi landed at Tabungkhok in an Indian Air Force chopper, the crowd cheered on his arrival.
During his speech, BJP supporters chanted slogans praising the PM and NDA Government at the Centre.