Delhi, June 8, 2024: The capital city of India, Delhi, is set to witness a significant event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to take the oath of office for the third consecutive term. However, amidst the anticipation of this historic moment, the Delhi Police Commissioner, Sanjay Arora, has issued a crucial order to ensure the safety and security of the ceremony.
No-Flying Zone Declared
In a move aimed at safeguarding the proceedings and the attendees, the Delhi Police has declared a no-flying zone over the city for June 9 and 10. This decision comes as part of a series of precautionary measures to mitigate potential threats. The order, issued on June 7, highlights the necessity of this restriction due to the inability to serve individual notifications to all concerned parties.
Prohibitory Orders Enforced
The directive issued by Commissioner Arora emphasizes the enforcement of prohibitory orders during the specified period. It cites concerns about the possible presence of criminal, anti-social elements, or terrorists who pose a threat to public safety, dignitaries, and critical installations. The decision to impose these orders is rooted in the authority vested under section 144 of the CrPC, which prohibits the flying of various aerial platforms over Delhi during the oath-taking ceremony.
Stringent Measures in Place
The order specifies the types of aerial platforms prohibited from flying over Delhi during the designated period. These include para gliders, para-motors, hang gliders, UAVs, UASs, microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, small size powered aircraft, quadcopters, and even para jumping from aircraft. Violation of these restrictions is deemed punishable under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
Modi’s Path to Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey to his third consecutive term in office has been marked by significant political developments. The newly elected members of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously elected Modi as their leader on June 7. This decision was accompanied by a letter of support sent to President Droupadi Murmu, affirming their choice for leadership.
Modi’s tenure as prime minister, which began in 2014, has seen his party, the BJP, achieve successive majorities in the Lok Sabha. However, the recent elections saw the BJP fall short of the 272-seat majority mark, necessitating the support of coalition partners like the Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United).
