On Cam: Stage Collapses During PM Modi's Jabalpur Roadshow, Several Injured

The incident occurred as PM Modi began the BJP's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh with a rally in Jabalpur.

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Updated on: 7 April 2024 9:06 pm

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Stage Collapses During PM Modi's Jabalpur Roadshow | Photo: PTI

Several people were injured today after a stage collapsed during PM Modi’s roadshow in Jabalpur. The injured have been taken to the hospital. The incident occurred as PM Modi began the BJP's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh with a rally in Jabalpur.

The Prime Minister was joined by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state PWD minister Rakesh Singh, and the BJP's Jabalpur Lok Sabha candidate Ashish Dubey.

VIDEO | Several people were injured after a stage collapsed during PM Modi’s roadshow in Jabalpur earlier today. The injured were taken to the hospital. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/MaKCot5cYQ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 7, 2024

Many people were present along the route, taking pictures and videos with their phones. Several of them held 'Mera Ghar Modi Ka Ghar' and 'Mera Pariwar Modi Ka Pariwar' placards.

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