Congress MP Anto Antony on Wednesday slammed the Kerala government after a portion of the helipad tarmac at the Pramadam Stadium sank after the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu landed earlier in the day during her visit to the Sabarimala temple.

The Congress MP accused the State government of laxity in following the security protocols for the President’s visit.

“When the President visits the state, it is the responsibility of the State Government to make proper arrangements. Due to the difficulty of landing the helicopter at Nilakkal because of the weather, the State Government only considered Plan B yesterday evening,” Anto Antony told ANI.

“Even when the President travelled by road, the State Government did not follow security protocols…I believe that there were lapses in

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