Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially submitted his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, accompanied by Pandit Ganeshwar Shastri, the auspicious ‘muhurat’ determiner for Lord Ram’s pran-pratishtha in Ayodhya, among his four proposers.
Diverse Proposers
The proposers for PM Modi included Baijnath Patel, an RSS volunteer from the OBC community, Lalchand Kushwaha, also from the OBC community, and Sanjay Sonkar, representing the Dalit community.
Show of Strength
After leaving the District Magistrate’s office, PM Modi was joined by several Union Ministers and NDA leaders, showcasing their support.
Notable Figures Present
Key attendees included Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Chirag Paswan of LJP-Ram Vilas, Pawan Kalyan of Jana Sena Party, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha’s Upendra Kushwaha.
Pre-Nomination Rituals
Before filing his nomination, PM Modi paid homage to the River Ganga at Dasaswamedh Ghat and visited the Kaal Bhairav Temple in Varanasi.
Emotional Connect with Varanasi
During an interview with India Today at Dasaswamedh Ghat, PM Modi expressed his emotional bond with Varanasi, feeling embraced by ‘Ma Ganga’ and adopting the local identity of ‘Banarasiya’.
Deep Ties with Kashi
PM Modi highlighted the profound and enduring relationship he shares with Kashi, describing it as “inseparable and incomparable.”
Reflecting on the Journey
In a heartfelt video, PM Modi reminisced about his evolving bond with Kashi and River Ganga over the past decade, emphasizing his profound connection with the city.
Continuing the Journey
Looking ahead, PM Modi affirmed his unwavering commitment to seek the people’s blessings in the upcoming elections while emphasizing his unique connection with Kashi.
Campaign Trail
PM Modi, contesting for the third consecutive term from Varanasi, conducted a vibrant roadshow reaffirming his dedication to serve the sacred city diligently.