Lok Sabha Election 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conducted a mega roadshow and offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
The Prime Minister conducted a 28-kilometer-long roadshow from Babatpur Airport till Baba Vishwanath Temple. This was the Prime Minister's 45th visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.
During the roadshow, preparations were made for his grand welcome at 38 places.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also accompanied PM Modi during the roadshow and visit to the Kashi temple.
Members of the Muslim community had gathered outside the Kashi Vishwanath temple to welcome the Prime Minister.
BJP workers and locals also lined up on the roads outside the airport from where Modi began the 28-km long roadshow.
BJP regional chief Dilip Patel said that Varanasi district and metropolitan unit made elaborate arrangements for Modi's visit. The locals, including women and children, showered flowers on the prime minister during the roadshow amid playing of drums, he said.
PM Modi was also scheduled to visit Atulanand School located in Gilat Bazaar and Kabir Chaura, among other places on the route of the roadshow, Patel said.
Patel said the prime minister will make a night halt at the BLW Guest House. On the second day of his visit on Sunday, he will leave for Azamgarh from Bareka helipad at around 10 am.
The Prime Minister also shared a post on social media platform X saying, "From Kaziranga to Kashi via Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal! Prayed at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and sought Mahadev’s blessings for the progress of India. Began the day in the serene Kaziranga National Park and lush green tea gardens. Went to the lovely city of Itanagar where I received a very special welcome. In Jorhat was mesmerised by the statue of Lachit Borphukan and also joined the public meeting there. This was followed by vibrant programmes in Siliguri. Everywhere, the people’s appreciation of our Government’s work is tremendous."
Earlier today, PM Modi visited Assam and West Bengal during which he launched various development projects including inauguration of the Sela tunnel.
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