PM Modi begins 14-km roadshow in Varanasi on second day of visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a roadshow in Varanasi on Wednesday morning, the second day of his two-day visit, drawing large crowds along the route, party leaders said. The roadshow commenced from Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) and is scheduled to pass through Lahartara, Kachahri, Ambedkar Chauraha, Chaukaghat, Teliyabag, Lahurabir and Maidagin before culminating at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, where the prime minister will offer prayers. BJP media in-charge Arvind Mishra said people in Varanasi were eager to catch a glimpse of the prime minister, with a large number of party workers, office-bearers and local residents lining the entire route. Devotees and supporters were seen raising slogans such as ''Har Har Mahadev'' and ''Jai Shri Ram'' to welcome the prime minister, who greeted them by waving and folding his hands. Mishra said multiple welcome points had been set up along the route, where party workers and locals welcomed the prime minister with rose petals, drum beats and conch shells. The roadshow, stretching around 14 kilometres, is being described by party leaders as one of the largest ever in the city. Heavy crowds were seen on both sides of the roads throughout the route, officials said.

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