PM Narendra Modi's brother Prahlad Modi meets with accident in Mysuru

The accident occurred on the outskirts of Mysuru near an area called Kadkolla.

Mysuru, Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brother Prahlad Modi has reportedly met with an accident in Mysuru in Karnataka.

The incident occurred on the outskirts of Mysuru near an area called Kadkolla around 1.30 pm.

Prahlad Modi is out of danger and he is admitted to JSS Hospital along with four others when their Mercedez Benz hit a divider. They were moving between Mysuru to Chamarajanagar and Bandipur.

Prahlad Modi, his son Mehul Modi, daughter-in-law, grandson Menath Mehul Modi and their driver Sathayanarayan have been injured.

Photos and visuals from the site show the front portion of the car has been damaged badly.

As per the police, the injuries are said to be "minor" in nature. Mysuru Superintendent of Police Seema Latkar has visited the spot and the hospital, sources said. According to a report, the local BJP leaders arrived at the hospital to enquire about their health and make arrangments for their treatment.

The state government has stationed a police force at the hospital.

Prahlad Modi's Support to BJP During Gujarat Polls
During the recently-concluded Gujarat poll, Prahlad Modi had claimed that the BJP would come to power and predicted Congress to draw blank.

"In the state of Gujarat, the Congress is now 'shunya' (nil) and the BJP has come to its full force. Only two parties, Congress and BJP, have clicked in the state. There has never been any third party (in Gujarat)," Prahlad Modi, was is in Barabanki on the invitation of BJP leader Sumit Singh, said, according to a PTI report.

Prahlad Modi said he has a family relation with Singh and has come on his invitation, and there is no other reason for his visit.

The people of the country have got a prime minister of their liking and in 2024 also the BJP will form its government again, he asserted.