Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was hit by bad weather and a strong storm while on his way to a wedding ceremony in Kalyan-Murbad. During this time, the pilot showed wisdom and safely pulled the helicopter out of the storm.

Shinde canceled his further tour after sudden heavy rain and storm started in Murbad area. After this the helicopter was safely landed at Juhu helipad. Shinde and all the officers present with him are said to be completely safe.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s helicopter faced sudden bad weather while traveling from Mumbai to Murbad. Near Thane, a storm forced the pilot to turn back. The aircraft landed safely at Juhu Pawan Hans Helipad. All passengers, including officials and security staff,… pic.twitter.com/A9Iz0tDfvg

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter hit by storm

Due to bad weather and strong storm, the pilot decided not to take the helicopter further as a precaution and diverted it back towards Mumbai. According to the information, Eknath Shinde was going from Mahalaxmi Airport in Mumbai to attend a wedding ceremony in Murbad ahead of Kalyan. During this time the weather suddenly worsened on the way.

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What information did the Deputy CM’s office give?

Giving information, the Deputy Chief Minister’s office said, “The helicopter of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde suddenly got hit by bad weather while going from Mumbai to Murbad. The pilot had to return due to the storm near Thane. The plane landed safely at Pawan Hans helipad in Juhu. All passengers including officers and security personnel are safe.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, “What is the question of Salman Khan not attending the RSS programme? Is Salman Khan not an Indian citizen? Salman Khan is an Indian citizen. He keeps Lord Ganesha at his home and does everything.”

‘There is nothing wrong in Salman Khan attending RSS programme’

Deputy CM Shinde further said, “He believes in our culture.” His family also believes. I don’t find anything wrong in Salman Khan attending Mohan Bhagwat’s program. This is appropriate and he is a Mumbai resident so he went to the program in Mumbai. There should be no politics on this.”

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