Explorer

Rajasthan: Gehlot Blames PMO For Scrapping His Speech, PM Modi Says CM Couldn't Attend Event Due To Injury

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot claimed that the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) had removed his scheduled three-minute address from an event in Sikar that is being attended by PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot couldn't attend the foundation laying programme of 12 medical colleges as he was injured. PM Modi also wished CM Gehlot a quick recovery. "CM Ashok Gehlot has been ill for some time now & has injured his leg. He was supposed to attend the program today, but could not due to his health conditions. I pray for his good health," PM Modi said.

This came after CM Gehlot claimed that the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) had removed his scheduled three-minute address from the event in Sikar. However, the PMO said the Rajasthan CM was invited as per protocol, but his office said he won't be able to join the programme.

"In accordance with protocol, you have been duly invited and your speech was also slotted. But, your office said you will not be able to join. During PM's previous visits as well you have always been invited and you have also graced those programmes with your presence," the PMO said. "You are most welcome to join today's programme. Your name is very much there on the plaque of the development works as well. Unless you have any physical discomfort owing to your recent injury, your presence will be deeply valued," the PMO further tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a Rajasthan tour. On Thursday, has released Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits worth Rs 17,000 crore to the accounts of 9 crore farmers in Sikar. He also launched PM Pranam Yojana and Kisan Samridhi Kendras in poll-bound Rajasthan. He also inaugurated five medical colleges in the state and laid the foundation of seven others. The project cost of these medical colleges is Rs 3,689 crore, of which Rs 2,213 crore is the share of the Centre and Rs 1,476 crore of the state government, CM Gehlot said earlier in the day.

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Mumbai: 13 Dead After Ferry Capsizes Near Gateway Of India, 101 Rescued, CM Announces Ex Gratia
Mumbai: 13 Dead After Ferry Capsizes Near Gateway Of India, 101 Rescued, CM Announces Ex Gratia
JPC Constituted On 'One Nation One Election' Bills, Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur Among Members
JPC Constituted On 'One Nation One Election' Bills, Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur Among Members
Moment When Speed Boat Rammed Into 'Neelkamal' Ferry, Which Capsized Killing 13 In Mumbai — On Cam
Moment When Speed Boat Rammed Into 'Neelkamal' Ferry, Which Capsized Killing 13 In Mumbai — On Cam
'PM Modi Should Sack Amit Shah By Midnight If...': Congress' Big Attack On Centre Over Ambedkar Issue
'PM Modi Should Sack Amit Shah By Midnight If...': Congress' Big Attack On Centre Over Ambedkar Issue
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Priyanka Gandhi's bag creates a stir in politics, listen to what the Congress MP says in answer to the questions | ABP NewsParliament Session: Mallikarjun Kharge's allegation, 'Amit Shah insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar' | ABP newsParliament Session: What did Shah say in Parliament after which Congress accused him of insulting AmbedkarParliament Session: 'Let me tell the 54-year-old youth who wants to change the Constitution...' Amit Shah

Photo Gallery

Embed widget