PM's Coimbatore Roadshow Cleared By Court After Police Deny Permission
NDTV
Tamil Nadu police had refused permission for the rally by the Prime Minister's BJP, citing law-and-order concerns and the conduct of a public exam.
The Madras High Court on Friday evening ordered Tamil Nadu Police to grant permission for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 4 km-long roadshow in Coimbatore on Monday, albeit with certain conditions.
The police this morning refused permission, citing law-and-order concerns and the conduct of a public exam. The cops also said similar permission had been refused to other political parties as well, so there was no question of targeting any side.
To this the court pointed out state security apparatus had a minimal role in securing rallies or events attended by the Prime Minister, who is guarded by the Special Protection Group. The police, though, said insisted they assume "equal responsibility".
