Varanasi, 25 October (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on Sunday, as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and local residents greeted him with showers of flower petals, drumbeats, conch-shell blowing and the resonant sounds of damru drums at 13 locations along the route from the Police Lines to Namo Ghat.

The atmosphere during the roadshow was charged with excitement, with people waving BJP flags and the national Tricolour to welcome the Prime Minister.

During his visit to Varanasi, PM Modi inaugurated a new industrial facility of Arvind Limited at Khochwan in the Mirzamurad area before proceeding to Namo Ghat to watch the ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show. He arrived at the Police Lines by an Indian Air Force helicopter and then travelled by road towards Namo Ghat in a motorcade under tight security.

Large crowds gathered at several points along the route to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister and welcome him. Near Bhadau Chungi, Modi was visibly impressed by the enthusiasm of thousands of people lining both sides of the road and asked his vehicle to stop. He stepped out of the car and waved to the gathered supporters, acknowledging their greetings.

Welcome Points Reflect Kashi’s Rich Cultural Heritage

According to Ashok Chaurasia, president of the BJP’s Kashi region unit, 13 welcome points had been established along the route from the Police Lines to Namo Ghat to receive the Prime Minister. At these locations, BJP workers and local residents welcomed him with flower showers, traditional drumbeats, conch-shell blowing and performances by damru groups.

Musical and dance performances were also organised at various points to showcase Kashi’s rich cultural traditions and heritage. At the entrance to the Police Lines, women workers of the BJP Mahila Morcha welcomed the Prime Minister by showering flower petals on him.

The entire route took on a festive appearance, as residents turned out in large numbers to express their enthusiasm, support and respect for the Prime Minister.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar