2 hours agoPolitics
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2 SourcesMoradabad, India
thebalanced.newsUP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak's Chartered Plane Faces Engine Smoke, Travelled by Road
On May 25, a chartered aircraft carrying Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak experienced smoke from one engine during pre-takeoff preparations at Moradabad airport. The plane was stopped before runway entry, and Pathak and his team were safely deboarded. Technical staff assessed the aircraft, deeming it unfit to fly, leading Pathak to travel by road to Lucknow. Officials indicated excessive heat may have caused the issue, and a detailed inspection is underway.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
50%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward account focusing on the incident involving the Deputy Chief Minister's flight without political commentary. Both sources emphasize official statements and safety measures, reflecting a neutral governmental perspective. There is no evident partisan framing or critique, and the coverage centers on factual reporting of the event and subsequent actions.
Sentiment — Neutral (50/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, highlighting the safety of the Deputy Chief Minister and his team. The coverage avoids alarmist language, focusing instead on the prompt response and technical assessment. Overall, the sentiment is calm and reassuring, emphasizing that no harm occurred and that appropriate measures were taken.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | UP deputy CM Pathak had to travel by road after problems in his chartered plane | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Smoke emanates from plane with UP dy CM Pathak aboard just before takeoff | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 May, 05:27 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes25 May, 05:27 pmSmoke emanates from plane with UP dy CM Pathak aboard just before takeoff
- 2news1825 May, 07:16 pmUP deputy CM Pathak had to travel by road after problems in his chartered plane
Lens Score breakdown
35/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Moradabad District MagistrateCommunication Department Moradabad AirportMoradabad Airport AuthoritiesCivil Aviation DepartmentUttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Office
Political
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh PathakUttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Moradabad, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 25 May 2026
- Key entities
- Chief ministerBrajesh PathakMoradabadUttar PradeshLucknowAmroha districtTakeoffAirportBeechcraft Super King AirAir charterRunwayHindustan Times
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