Pointing out the misinformation being spread about the inauguration of the structure, he said: “This structure was built in 2009.”
"Prime Minister Modi had inaugurated another building, not Terminal 1. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was in power at the time the canopy was built and inaugurated," the Minister.
Earlier, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Center over the incident. He wrote in
“Delhi Airport (T1) roof collapse, Jabalpur airport roof collapse, dismal condition of Ayodhya new roads, Ram Mandir leaks, cracks on Mumbai Trans Harbor Link road, 13 new bridges falling in Bihar in 2023 and 2024, Pragati Maidan tunnel submerged, The tragedy of Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat... are some clear examples exposing Modi ji and BJP's lofty claims of creating a 'world class infrastructure'!, Kharge wrote.
The Congress chief also said, "On March 10, when Modi ji inaugurated Delhi's T1 airport, he called himself 'Doosri mitti ka insaan..." All this false bravado and rhetoric was only reserved for quickly indulging in ceremonies of inauguration before Elections! Our deepest condolences to the victims of the Delhi airport tragedy. They were the most affected by a corrupt, inept and selfish government.
Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Minister visited the spot at the Delhi airport.
"We have asked Delhi International Airport Limited to carry out verification and inspection on their part, but we are not leaving it to them. From the Ministry, we have the DGCA, which looks after the security aspect, which will oversee this inspection. And I will present your report by the Ministry, I can assure you that this is considered a serious problem, not only at this airport but throughout the country, with similar structures.
He said all airports in the country will be reviewed. "We will carry out a thorough check at all airports that fall under our jurisdiction... we will make the necessary report and see if an independent body is necessary for this.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when the canopy of Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed on Friday amid heavy rain.
"Prime Minister Modi had inaugurated another building, not Terminal 1. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was in power at the time the canopy was built and inaugurated," the Minister.
Earlier, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Center over the incident. He wrote in
“Delhi Airport (T1) roof collapse, Jabalpur airport roof collapse, dismal condition of Ayodhya new roads, Ram Mandir leaks, cracks on Mumbai Trans Harbor Link road, 13 new bridges falling in Bihar in 2023 and 2024, Pragati Maidan tunnel submerged, The tragedy of Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat... are some clear examples exposing Modi ji and BJP's lofty claims of creating a 'world class infrastructure'!, Kharge wrote.
The Congress chief also said, "On March 10, when Modi ji inaugurated Delhi's T1 airport, he called himself 'Doosri mitti ka insaan..." All this false bravado and rhetoric was only reserved for quickly indulging in ceremonies of inauguration before Elections! Our deepest condolences to the victims of the Delhi airport tragedy. They were the most affected by a corrupt, inept and selfish government.
Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Minister visited the spot at the Delhi airport.
"We have asked Delhi International Airport Limited to carry out verification and inspection on their part, but we are not leaving it to them. From the Ministry, we have the DGCA, which looks after the security aspect, which will oversee this inspection. And I will present your report by the Ministry, I can assure you that this is considered a serious problem, not only at this airport but throughout the country, with similar structures.
He said all airports in the country will be reviewed. "We will carry out a thorough check at all airports that fall under our jurisdiction... we will make the necessary report and see if an independent body is necessary for this.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when the canopy of Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed on Friday amid heavy rain.
