Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held a massive roadshow in this IT city, waving at an enthusiastic and large crowd along the route.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow in Bengaluru on April 23. (AFP)
Standing on a specially designed vehicle, the senior BJP leader greeted people gathered on the sides of the roads and on nearby buildings, many of whom were seen chanting 'Modi, Modi', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans, amid loud cheers and sounds of drum beat, in what appeared to be a "festive atmosphere" in several places..
Shah, holding a lotus symbol, was accompanied in the vehicle by Bangalore South BJP Lok Sabha candidate and present MP Tejasvi Surya, veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka, among others.
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The entire distance was decked up with lights and saffron hues as BJP flags were seen on either side of the road, and hundreds of party workers and supporters too were wearing saffron shawls and caps.
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The entire distance was decked up with lights and saffron hues as BJP flags were seen on either side of the road, and hundreds of party workers and supporters too were wearing saffron shawls and caps.
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