Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday hit out at Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha “believes in flying abroad after making promises” while it is only the BJP that fulfils what its guarantees.

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today.

The congress party claims the delay was deliberate, aiming to disrupt Gandhi's election campaign ahead of the final phase of the Jharkhand elections.

As Rahul Gandhi's helicopter faced a 45-minute delay in Jharkhand, Congress leaders accused the government of foul play, suggesting the Air Traffic Control prioritised Prime Minister Modi's rally over Gandhi's campaign.

The Congress MP's helicopter left around 45 minutes after it was originally scheduled to depart Jharkhand's Godda.

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was grounded for nearly two hours at Godda in Jharkhand due to a lack of clearance from the Air Traffic Control (ATC).