Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancels Punjab visit

The cancellation is being seen as the last straw that broke the camel’s back as far as the SAD-BJP alliance is concerned. BJP leaders said they had sent a survey report to the PM stating it was not safe for him to visit Punjab.

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Some SAD leaders feel it was the Bhullar issue — the militant’s return to Amritsar Central Jail from Tihar Jail in Delhi last week — that has resulted in the cancellation of the visit.

Dr Daljeet Singh Cheema, Education Minister and SAD spokesperson, said, “We have not got any confirmation from the PM yet. We have learnt that Tanzanian President is visiting New Delhi that day. Hence, the PM has to host him.” He said if Modi can’t come, Rajnath would be the chief guest. “PM is a busy man. Let us see,” he added.