PM Modi to address public meeting in Bhatpara: Ground prepared amidst controversy

• PM Modi to hold a public meeting on May 12 at Jalebiya Maidan in Bhatpara in support of BJP candidate Arjun Singh
• Controversy arises as a part of the Bhatpara Municipality ground is plowed ahead of the event
• Barrackpore Police Commissioner inspects the grounds and instructs Singh to level the area to avoid crowd inconvenience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public gathering on May 12 at Jalebiya Maidan in Bhatpara, in support of BJP candidate Arjun Singh from Barrackpore Center. However, controversy arose as a part of Bhatpara Municipality ground was plowed with a tractor ahead of the event. Barrackpore Police Commissioner Alok Rajoria, accompanied by senior officials, inspected the grounds on Tuesday and instructed Singh to ensure the area is leveled to avoid any inconvenience to the gathering crowd.

Jagdal MLA Somnath Shyam defended the plowing, stating it was done for beautification purposes to ensure uniform ground levels. However, the municipality claimed ignorance about the Prime Minister's planned meeting at the grounds. Upon learning of the event, the municipality swiftly commenced efforts to equalize the plowed portion, indicating a scramble to prepare the venue amidst the unfolding situation.