Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a huge response from the people as he held a mega road show here on Sunday, aiming to boost the prospects of NDA candidates for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Bihar.
Modi’s road show was the first of its kind by any Prime Minister in Bihar. Massive crowds cheered all along the route during the programme.
Modi began his road show from Bhattacharya Chowk in Patna after some religious rituals amid the blowing of conch. He covered a total distance of two kilometers before the programme’s culmination near Udyog Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan. A large number of leaders from the BJP, JD (U), and other partners of the NDA were present on the occasion.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and BJP candidate from Patna Sahib seat Ravi Shankar Prasad also accompanied the Prime Minister during his road show.
People, waiting for hours to have a glimpse of Modi from close range, showered petals on him as the road show progressed. He accepted the greetings and cheers of the huge crowds with folded hands.
People in the crowd expressed their happiness, saying it was a big moment for them. Some of them described the event as a lifetime experience.
Some households erected banners with the slogan ” Mera Ghar Modiji ka Ghar” (My house is Modi ji’s house). Women seemed more enthusiastic and raised slogans at high pitch in favour of the septuagenarian leader.
Women attired in saffron sarees were part of the procession marching ahead of the vehicle of Prime Minister. They were raising slogans in favour of Modi.
In their gesture to welcome Modi, a large number of people switched on the flashlights on their cellphones. Besides the hug crowd on the roads, people were also seen atop the roofs of their houses to catch a glimpse of him.
Modi’s road show passed through Kadam Kuan, Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Thakurbari Road, and Bakerganj before culminating near Udyog Bhawan Gandhi Maidan. He returned to Rajbhawan from there for the night.
On Monday, he is scheduled to visit Taktha Harimandir Sahib, Patna City, the birthplace of Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. He will also address three public meetings in favour of NDA candidates for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
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