PM Modi’s Chopper Fails To Land In Taherpur, Returns To Kolkata Safely

Updated: December 20, 2025 14:14

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter was unable to land at Taherpur in West Bengal’s Nadia district due to dense fog and low visibility. The chopper hovered briefly before returning to Kolkata. Officials are considering alternate arrangements, including a possible road journey or virtual address to the awaiting crowd.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to West Bengal on December 20, 2025, encountered an unexpected disruption when his helicopter failed to land at Taherpur helipad in Nadia district. Dense fog and poor visibility forced the pilot to abort the landing, prompting the chopper to return to Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The incident occurred as the Prime Minister was scheduled to inaugurate highway projects and address a BJP rally in Ranaghat.

Key highlights from the announcement include

The helicopter hovered over the Taherpur helipad for several minutes before making a U-turn due to unsafe landing conditions.
Officials confirmed that the dense fog created low visibility, making it impossible to land safely.
The Prime Minister had earlier arrived in Kolkata around 10 am and boarded the chopper for Taherpur.
He was scheduled to lay the foundation stone for national highway projects and attend the BJP’s Parivartan Sankalpa Sabha rally.
Authorities are considering alternate plans, including a road journey of nearly 100 kilometers or a virtual address from Kolkata airport.
Security arrangements at Taherpur were heightened, with thousands of supporters gathered at Netaji Park in Ranaghat awaiting his arrival.
There were no reports of any untoward incident, and officials confirmed the Prime Minister’s safety.
The episode underscores the challenges posed by winter fog in eastern India, often disrupting air travel and political itineraries.

The Prime Minister’s return to Kolkata highlights the unpredictability of weather conditions during winter in West Bengal. While the rally crowd in Nadia district awaited his presence, officials are working to ensure that his message reaches supporters either physically or virtually. The incident also reflects the importance of safety protocols in high-profile travel arrangements.

Sources: The Telegraph India, Times of India, Moneycontrol, The Hindu, News18

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