PM Security Lapse: Punjab Chief Minister Channi's 'President's Rule Plan' Charge

"The PM had plans to go in the chopper. It was then changed to a road trip," Charanjit Singh Channi said.

Fighting allegations after the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck on a highway for 20 minutes, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today accused the ruling BJP of trying to impose President's Rule in the state ahead of elections.

"Where was the threat? I have already said I would be the first to take a bullet for the Prime Minister. What else should I do? Should I slit my wrists?" - Mr Channi told NDTV in an interview.

"The allegations are completely baseless and an attempt to defame Punjab and Punjabiyat. They are trying to impose President's Rule in Punjab," the Chief Minister said.