Live reporting: Narendra Modi meets Patna blast victims' families in Bihar

Patna: Gujarat chief minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi met Patna serial blast victims' relatives in their villages in Bihar today, but his helicopter visit was marred by bad weather. "We are with you", Modi told the family of Raj Narayan Singh, a 65-year-old BJP supporter who was killed in last Sunday's blasts. Modi sat down on the floor with the grieving relatives, consoled them, and after a brief interaction, he handed them a cheque for Rs 5 lakhs as ex-gratia.Following is the Live reporting of Modi's itinerary throughout the day:4: 00 pm: Modi wishes the people of Bihar happy Diwali and greetings for Chhath Puja. 3: 59 pm: I came to offer condolences to the families of who lost their dear ones in the Patna serial blasts, says Modi 3: 57 pm: Was not able to visit the two families due to bad weather, will try to meet them in fuure, says Modi 3: 55 pm: Narendra Modi addresses media persons3:20 pm: Narendra Modi leaves for Patna after meeting blast victim's family in Nalanda2:40 pm: Modi reaches Nalanda, meets blast victim Rajesh Kumar's familyBJP leader Sushil Modi says victims' families are not demanding anything. They are in grief and JD-U govt is trying to divide people.1:50 pm: Modi reaches Begusarai. Meets Patna blast victim Bindeshwari Chaudhary's family, consoles them and hands over Rs 5 lakh cheque. Will now leave for Nalanda. Patna airport press conference preponed from 4 pm to 3 pm.Modi will now go to Begusarai and Nalanda and return to Patna for 4 pm press conference.1:10 pm: Modi returns to Patna. His helicopter trips to Gopalganj and Supaul have been cancelled due to bad weather. Spoke to families of both blast victims over telephone and consoled them.11:30 am: Bad weather prevents Modi from leaving for Gopalganj. Pilot decides to return to Patna for refuelling.10:45 am: Modi reaches Kaimur. Meets another blast victim's family.9:48 am: Chopper arrives in Gaurichak. Modi goes to meet blast victim Raj Narayan Singh's family. Sits on the floor with victim's relatives, consols them, hands over Rs 5 lakh cheque and leaves, as he is already too late.BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad says, two of Raj Narain's sons work in the army. "We did not call anyone, but nearly 5,000 people from nearby villages came to see Modi. This shows the affection of people towards him. It was very emotional".9:20 am: Chopper carrying Modi leaves for Gaurichak.8:40 am: Modi's departure for Gaurchak delayed as low visibility continues.7 am: Fog envelops Patna airport, as Modi reaches airport to begin his day's helicopter trip to six villages. BJP MLA Nitin Naveen says, visibility is quite low and they are awaiting Air Traffic Controller's signal.The prime ministrial candidate of BJP Narendera Modi reached Gauri Chowk this morning and met the family of 65-year-old Rajnarayan Singh who died in Sunday's serial blasts. He presented a cheque of Rs 5 lakh to the family of Rajnarayan Singh.Modi is scheduled to meet the families of all six persons who died in Patna serial blasts. Modi reached Patna late Friday night.A high alert has been issued both by Intelligence Bureau and Bihar police in the wake of Modi's visit.Modi was scheduled to reach Kamarji village of Gauri chak by At 7:05 am today but his helicopter did not get the Air Traffic Control approval due to early morning fog.