Modi Arrives in Varanasi
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh, along with BJP President Amit Shah.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received Modi.
(Photo: ANI)
(Photo: ANI)
(Photo: ANI)
9:49 AM, 27 May
Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on Monday, 27 May, to thank the people for "reposing faith" in him and offer prayers at the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Snapshot
- This will be Modi’s first visit to his constituency after he won the Lok Sabha elections by a huge margin of 4.79 lakh votes
- He will also pay obeisance at the Kashi Vishwanath temple
9:49 AM, 27 May
Varanasi Gears for PM Modi's Visit
The Varanasi parliamentary constituency wore a festive look to welcome prime minister-designate Narendra Modi.
(Photo: The Quint)
(Photo: The Quint)
(Photo: ANI)
(Photo: ANI)
9:49 AM, 27 May
PM's Day in Varanasi: Modi's Road show to Temple Visit
After reaching Varanasi, Modi will travel by road from the police lines to Bansphatak, with his cavalcade passing through various parts of the city.
He will pay obeisance at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and later address a gathering of workers of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party sources said.
District Magistrate Surendra Singh said heavy security has been put in place for the PM's visit.
This will be Modi's first visit to his constituency after he won the Lok Sabha elections by a huge margin of 4.79 lakh votes.
In a video message ahead of the 19 May polling, Modi had called himself a "Kashivasi" and termed the city his guiding spirit.