A major security lapse was reported during Prime Minister Narendra Modi roadshow in Hubballi. The PM is in Karnataka for the inauguration of the 26th National Youth Festival. In the video, a man was seen approaching PM's cavalcade and trying to garland him. He, however, was quickly taken away by the SPG.
However, Police Commissioner said that it was not a security breach. According to reports, a 11-year-old boy breached the security and reached near PM Modi. The report will be prepared and handed over to the SPG as per the protocol, officials said.
The Prime Minister held a road show by greeting a large number of people, who had gathered on both sides of the route, and showered flower petals as his cavalcade passed through the stretch slowly. Standing on the 'running board' of his car, Modi greeted by waving at the crowd, many of whom were seen chanting 'Modi, Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans.
The programme is being held on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, to honour and cherish his ideals, teachings and contributions.
According to an official statement by the Prime Minister's Office, the National Youth Festival is held every year to provide exposure to our talented youth at the national level, along with galvanising them towards nation-building.
"It brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. This year, the Festival is being held in Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka from 12th to 16th January, with the theme being "Viksit Yuva - Viksit Bharat"," the statement said.
