NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was grounded at Deoghar airport in Jharkhand on Friday due to a technical issue, after he flew in there on his way to Bihar's Jamui to participate in an event commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. The flight experienced technical issues as the Prime Minister was about to return to Delhi. Following this, Modi flew to the national capital on another flight.

After landing at Deoghar airport, he proceeded to Jamui by helicopter. However, upon completing the event and returning to Deoghar airport for his flight back to Delhi, his aircraft could not take off due to a technical problem. As the issue couldn't be resolved, Modi had to board another flight to return to Delhi.

Due to PM Modi’s visit, Deoghar was declared a no-fly zone, which also affected the travel plans of other leaders. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and JMM star campaigner Kalpana Soren, both in Jharkhand for election campaigning, faced delays as their helicopters were not allowed to take off.