Gehlot says his speech dropped from PM Modi event: ‘Welcoming you through tweet’

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in poll-bound Rajasthan on Thursday in connection with various development projects, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said he would not be able to welcome PM Modi through a speech as the Prime Minister’s Office removed his three-minute address from the programme.

“I heartily welcome you to Rajasthan through this tweet,” Gehlot wrote adding that this will be PM Modi’s 7th visit to Rajasthan in the last six months.The PMO replied contradicting the chief minister’s claim and asserted that it was the CM’s office which said that Gehlot will not be able to join.

‘Unless you have physical discomfort…’: PMO’s reply

The Prime Minister’s Office was prompt to counter the massive charge brought by Ashok Gehlot and said that like every other previous visits, Gehlot was invited and a slot for his speech was also allotted. “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,” 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 tweeted.