Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to file his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat today, commencing with spiritual rituals at Dashwamedh Ghat. Expressing his deep bond with Kashi, PM Modi emphasized the city’s significance. Varanasi holds immense importance in the electoral landscape, being a stronghold for the BJP and PM Modi. A grand roadshow accompanied his nomination, resonating with chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Jai Shree Ram’. Opposition from the Congress underscores the electoral dynamics. PM Modi’s nomination symbolizes his commitment to Varanasi’s development, as voters prepare for the final phase of the Lok Sabha polls.
Earlier in the day, he visited the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav Temple, expressing deep emotional ties to the city. He is expected to address his supporters after completing the nomination process. Varanasi, a stronghold for the BJP, will vote in the final phase of the election on June 1st.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook roadshow from Lanka Chowk in Varanasi, accompanied by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi, who is the incumbent MP and candidate from Varanasi, is joined by Congress’ UP party chief Ajay Rai as his opponent in the constituency.
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May 14, 2024, 12:45 PM (IST)
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from the DM office in Varanasi after filing his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and… pic.twitter.com/cSjSAz5T3X
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 12:43 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from the DM office in Varanasi after filing his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and other NDA leaders present.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from the DM office in Varanasi after filing his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and… pic.twitter.com/6fgfr0oasJ
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 12:40 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and other NDA leaders present.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for #LokSabhaElections2024
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and other NDA leaders… pic.twitter.com/0NaSMFN8BS
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 12:30 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for #LokSabhaElections2024
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is also present on the occasion.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for #LokSabhaElections2024
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is also present on the occasion. pic.twitter.com/Q9gz760L86
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 12:07 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/lSgGcPiNjR
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 12:04 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for #LokSabhaElections2024
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is also present on the occasion. pic.twitter.com/woWNPgqdiG
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the DM office in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the DM office in Varanasi, to file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/zACguDVhTX
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 11:46 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the DM office in Varanasi, to file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the DM office in Varanasi, to file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/8QEsR0u6OX
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 11:45 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the DM office in Varanasi, to file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the DM office in Varanasi, to file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/Zl2Fl1y932
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 11:40 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at the Kaal Bhairav Temple in Varanasi ahead of filing his nomination.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at the Kaal Bhairav Temple in Varanasi ahead of filing his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/wmizZPsqjk
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 11:20 AM (IST)
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and other NDA leaders will be present during PM Modi’s nomination filing.
Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and other NDA leaders will be present during PM Modi’s nomination filing for #LokSabhaElections2024
PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s… pic.twitter.com/YFtR4UkC8Y
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 10:44 AM (IST)
Uttar Pradesh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves from a hotel in Varanasi, to attend the nomination filing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves from a hotel in Varanasi, to attend the nomination filing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/5OAyIRVRjP
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 10:40 AM (IST)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and NDA leaders arrive at DM office in Varanasi, ahead of PM Modi’s nomination filing for Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and NDA leaders arrive at DM office in Varanasi, ahead of PM Modi’s nomination filing for Lok Sabha elections pic.twitter.com/4xOezpR8BD
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 10:40 AM (IST)
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On PM Modi’s nomination filing from Varanasi, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says “We are attending the nomination filing of PM Modi… It is a matter of pride for us as he is the most popular leader in the world…” pic.twitter.com/LnU8Tgavd4
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 10:30 AM (IST)
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On PM Modi’s nomination filing from Varanasi, former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu says “It is a historic day, historic place. We are very happy to be associated with it. He brought stability and sustainability in the country for the… pic.twitter.com/4ERn0qDvdL
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 9:54 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi boards a cruise ship at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi boards a cruise ship at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi.
PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024 from Varanasi today. pic.twitter.com/eqknZdzY5b
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 9:47 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/kwizDcfXwm
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 9:45 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024 from Varanasi today. pic.twitter.com/vRKa98XUVB
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 9:37 AM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024 from Varanasi today. PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/tnZNsQCnmV
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 9:35 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Dasaswamedh Ghat, in Varanasi. PM Modi will offer prayers here shortly.
PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024 from Varanasi today. PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi.
#WATCH | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Dasaswamedh Ghat, in Varanasi. PM Modi will offer prayers here shortly.
PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024 from Varanasi today. PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate… pic.twitter.com/wfPFfWKq7j
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 9:30 AM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi greets people in Varanasi. PM Modi will offer prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat shortly PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024
#WATCH | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi greets people in Varanasi. PM Modi will offer prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat shortly
PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination for #LokSabhaElections2024 from Varanasi today. PM is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/WKO6T3D3vn
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 8:00 AM (IST)
Visuals from Kal Bhairav temple in Varanasi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit here and offer prayers. PM Modi is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi.
#WATCH | Visuals from Kal Bhairav temple in Varanasi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit here and offer prayers.
PM Modi is the sitting MP and BJP’s candidate from Varanasi. He will file his nomination for the #LokSabhaElections2024 today. pic.twitter.com/gdTfHShyGp
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024, 7:50 AM (IST)
Visuals from Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi. PM Narendra Modi will visit here and offer prayers. PM will also board the cruise ship here.
PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi. He will file his nomination for the #LokSabhaElections2024 today.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Visuals from Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi. PM Narendra Modi will visit here and offer prayers. PM will also board the cruise ship here.
PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi. He will file his nomination for the #LokSabhaElections2024… pic.twitter.com/Fnu0YlwbVH
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
May 13, 2024, 7:50(IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kashi Vishwanath Temple while doing a road show from Lanka to Bansphatak. His chariot has gone straight to the temple premises from gate number four. Yogi and Bhupendra Chaudhary are also present along with PM Modi.
May 13, 2024, 7:13 (IST)
PM Modi’s chariot reaches near Jangamwadi Math after covering more than half the distance. The distance from here to Kashi Vishwanath Gate is now only two kilometers. From here Modi will reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple via Godowlia Square, Bansphatak.
May 13, 2024, 7:08 (IST)
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: “There is so much enthusiasm that throughout the night we were planning to welcome PM Modi…,” says a resident of Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/EbU6LrJ9Jb
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024, 7:01 (IST)
A commoner named Imtiaz Zamakha praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Imtiaz Zamakha says, “PM Modi’s temperament for the Muslims from the very beginning has been commendable…” pic.twitter.com/5aezC9PPDn
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024, 6:57 (IST)
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while participating in the public meeting organized in support of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Lok Sabha candidate Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savra ji from Palghar, Maharashtra, said that the people of Uttarakhand who are living here have preserved their heritage here too. He said that the honorable Prime Minister has done the work of getting our Uttarakhandi cap recognized. Even after coming here, I feel that I am in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while participating in the public meeting organized in support of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Lok Sabha candidate Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savra ji from Palghar, Maharashtra, said that the people of Uttarakhand who are living here have… pic.twitter.com/lpftxR5HoZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024, 6:38PM (IST)
Women of Marathi society are seen decked up in 9 gauge saree while men are seen donning Tilak cap. Chanting of Vedic mantras and recitation of Lord Ganesha can be heard in the background. While the girls are seen dancing, Kashi Maharashtra Seva Samiti was seen doing special worship of Lord Ganesha.
Under the banner of organizations of Marwari, Khandelwal, Brahmin, Jain, Maheshwari communities of Rajasthan, women and men as well as Digambar Jain community are present under the leadership of Rakesh Jain, vice president of Kashi. Bengali Samaj Secretary Devashish Das is spotted on the welcome stage at Kali Bari and Pandey Haveli.
MAY 13 2024 , 6:20 PM (IST)
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: “They (BJP) will win more than 10 lakh votes here in Varanasi…There is no one in competition…,” says a local resident of Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/7FvG0ZPkEb
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 6:13 PM (IST)
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow underway in Varanasi. #LokSabaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/28MidYZBpn
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 6:00 PM (IST)
A BJP supporter, Indresh Singh Parshad says, “Kashi is all decked up to welcome PM Modi. Diyas are being lit. The people have all come to the streets to welcome & take a glimpse of PM Modi…”
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A BJP supporter, Indresh Singh Parshad says, “Kashi is all decked up to welcome PM Modi. Diyas are being lit. The people have all come to the streets to welcome & take a glimpse of PM Modi…” pic.twitter.com/E4rjO1oh69
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:45 PM (IST)
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On PM Modi’s roadshow in Varanasi, a local resident says, “There has never been such a great preparation. For around 4-5 km all preparations have been made. This turnout of people is historic and this can happen only when PM Modi comes…” pic.twitter.com/SHV4USCIaM
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:40 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand roadshow underway in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand roadshow underway in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/CqEpAHsv6o
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:35 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with CM Yogi Adiyanath hold a roadshow in Varanasi.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with CM Yogi Adiyanath hold a roadshow in Varanasi. #LokSabaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/nngp6CquYl
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:30 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Varanasi. CM Yogi Adityanath is also present.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Varanasi.
CM Yogi Adityanath is also present. pic.twitter.com/u7WVmsSo6b
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:20 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his roadshow from Lanka Chowk in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is also present with him. PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi. Congress has fielded UP party chief Ajay Rai from Varanasi.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his roadshow from Lanka Chowk in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is also present with him.
PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi. Congress has fielded UP party chief Ajay Rai from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/rgXlkQgaPQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:15 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’s statue in Varanasi, ahead of his roadshow. PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi. He will file his nomination for the LokSabhaElections2024
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’s statue in Varanasi, ahead of his roadshow.
PM Modi is the sitting MP and candidate from Varanasi. He will file his nomination for the #LokSabhaElections2024 tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/MjmHPDhkKX
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
MAY 13 2024 , 5:10 PM (IST)
BJP workers & supporters gather in huge numbers in Varanasi to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow today and file his nomination from Varanasi tomorrow for #LokSabhaElections2024
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: BJP workers & supporters gather in huge numbers in Varanasi to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow today and file his nomination from Varanasi tomorrow for #LokSabhaElections2024📷 pic.twitter.com/R7xo5ovu4b
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024