BJP is also under attack for party workers using slogans like “Har Har Modi, ghar ghar Modi” and “Kan kan mein Modi...” The prime ministerial candidate contesting from here will “not just influence the purvanchal region of UP but also help in winning the seats in bordering Bihar region,” Shah said.
Shah skirted questions on whether Modi will give up Varanasi seat as he is also contesting from Vadodara in his home state of Gujarat, in case he wins from both the constituencies.
“The decision will be taken by BJP. The party will also keep in mind the issue of Varanasi's development (while deciding on which seat Modi will retain),” he said.
He said even before Modi's name was announced from Varanasi, the BJP's prime ministerial candidate had visited the city and took cognisance of pollution in river Ganga and the poor urban infrastructure.
“The high points of Modi's rule in Gujarat is cleaning up of rivers and improving the urban infrastructure. I am sure Varanasi will benefit from his experience,” Shah said.
