A significant number of Karnataka legislators, including several cabinet Ministers, found themselves stranded on a delayed Indigo flight at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi early this morning, Monday, December 15, 2025, due to severe weather conditions.
Over 20 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Ministers, who were traveling from Delhi back to Belagavi, were affected by the disruption caused by heavy fog and adverse climate.
Details of the Delay
The Indigo flight, scheduled to take off at 6:45 AM, was severely impacted by the blanket of fog gripping the national capital. While the dignitaries had boarded the aircraft and were seated, the flight was unable to take off due to poor visibility and air traffic congestion resulting from the weather phenomenon.
The legislators were effectively "locked" inside the aircraft on the tarmac, awaiting clearance for departure for an extended period. This situation is a common occurrence during the winter season in Delhi, where dense fog frequently leads to massive flight delays and cancellations.
High-Profile Passengers Affected
Among the prominent passengers stuck on the delayed flight were several key Ministers from the Karnataka cabinet, including:
- Smt. Laxmi Hebbalkar
- Dr. Sharana Prakash Patil
- Shri. HK Patil
The Ministers and MLAs were returning to Belagavi, likely following official work or meetings in the nation's capital.
The extended wait inside the confined space of the aircraft highlighted the significant operational challenges posed by adverse weather, even for high-profile travelers. Updates on the final take-off time and safe arrival in Belagavi are awaited as the Delhi airport slowly attempts to normalize operations amidst the climate disruption.
