This incident has set off heated arguments across the country after a shoe is said to have been thrown at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vehicle during his recent trip to Varanasi. This dramatic scene happened while Modi’s convoy drove through the busy streets from Dashashvamedha Ghat to KV Mandir raising questions about security gaps.
A short, vivid video went viral on social media, showing anarchy in one frame with someone saying, “Chappal Phenk ke maara.” An alert security man quickly reacted, jumping onto the car’s bonnet and swiftly picking up the thrown object. Was this a planned direct affront on authority or simply a mistake?
Different accounts have compounded the confusion. A senior officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police Department anonymously said that someone from the gathered crowd inadvertently threw out a mobile phone device. However, it begs belief how such an object could mistakenly end up in highly-guarded SUVs as there are no definite answers provided for this big question mark. Critics argue that this incident is reflective of serious lapses in the PM’s security protocol which might be endangering his life.
The controversial incident has overtaken Modi’s visit to his constituency, which was supposed to be a triumphant return. The Lok Sabha elections are approaching and political tensions have peaked.
As authorities rush to explain what happened, the nation waits with bated breath. Was this just a random act of mischief or a sign of increasing resentment? Inarguably, the incident has sparked off political fireworks leaving many wondering what really transpired behind “the thrown chappal.” It is clear that this period will echo through the corridors of power long into the future.
