Hingoli: The helicopter of Union Home Minister Amit Shah was inspected by Election Commission officials during his visit to Hingoli, Maharashtra on Friday. The inspection took place at the Sant Namdev Kavayat Maidan, where the team checked not only the helicopter but also examined bags and other items thoroughly. Amit Shah was in Hingoli for a campaign rally as part of the ongoing election preparations.
The inspection by EC team is being viewed as part of the standard protocol during the election season to ensure transparency and fairness. The officials are conducting random checks across various locations to prevent any malpractice and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
आज महाराष्ट्र की हिंगोली विधानसभा में चुनाव प्रचार के दौरान चुनाव आयोग के अधिकारियों के द्वारा मेरे हेलिकॉप्टर की जाँच की गई।
भाजपा निष्पक्ष चुनाव और स्वस्थ चुनाव प्रणाली में विश्वास रखती है और माननीय चुनाव आयोग द्वारा बनाए गए सभी नियमों का पालन करती है।
एक स्वस्थ चुनाव… pic.twitter.com/70gjuH2ZfT
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 15, 2024
Congress questions inspection, demands similar checks for PM Modi
Congress expressed dissatisfaction over the inspection, questioning its authenticity. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput criticised the process, suggesting that it was merely a display and did not include a thorough check, such as inspecting under the seats. The party demanded that similar checks be conducted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter saying that the law should be the same for everyone.
Congress leaders pointed out that while the video of the inspection was shown on TV, they were not convinced by the procedure and demanded more stringent checks.
Amit Shah responds
Amit Shah responded to the incident through a post on X , stating, “Today, during the election campaign in Maharashtra’s Hingoli Assembly, officials from the Election Commission conducted an inspection of my helicopter. The BJP believes in fair elections and supports a healthy electoral system by adhering to all the rules set by the Election Commission.”
He added that everyone should contribute to maintaining a robust election system and uphold their duties to ensure India remains the strongest democracy in the world.
