9:50 pm IST
Will not let Varanasi down, says PM Modi at rally after roadshow
Asking permission from the public of Varanasi to file his nomination, PM Modi promised the citizens of Varanasi to never let Varanasi down.
He claimed to have given an account of works in the last 5 years, while congress didnot.
9: 38 pm IST
Last five years were for preparations, upcoming years are to yield results: PM Modi
Last five years were for the preparations, but the upcoming five years will be there to yield results. Five years that went were to prepare honestly for the future but now the five years are for better life: PM Modi in Varanasi
9: 34 pm IST
On track to achieve targets: PM Modi
Whole country is seeing the positive change in the nation, I cannot claim that every target has been achieved, but we are on the right track to achieve them very soon: PM Modi in Varanasi
9: 30 pm IST
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{{/usCountry}}Prime Minister Modi mentions terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Modi mentions terror attacks in Sri Lanka while addressing public meeting in Varanasi, says fight against Terrorism getting stronger. He claimed that Pakistan has been cornered by BJP’s foreign policy especially after the Pulwama attacks.
9:22 pm IST
Kashi blessed me to be PM, not just MP, says Modi after mega roadshow
After a mega roadshow and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, PM claimed that Kashi has blessed him to be Prime Minister, not just Member of Parliament.
9:20 pm IST
PM Modi addresses public meeting in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses public meeting in Varanasi.
{{/htLoading}} Addressing citizens of Kashi. Watch. https://t.co/hS61JQLiRy— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2019
9:24 pm IST
PM Modi performs Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
PM Modi performs Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, he is accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Earlier in the evening PM held a mega roadshow from BHU gate to Dashashwamedh Ghat, he will be filling in his nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat tommorrow.
7:44 pm IST
PM Modi performs Ganga aarti
Live: Blessed to do the Ganga Arti in Kashi!
Live: Blessed to do the Ganga Arti in Kashi! https://t.co/2kplWXlH80— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2019
7:30 pm IST
Ganga aarti begins at Dashashwamedh Ghat, PM Modi to offer prayers later
Ganga aarti begins at Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh Ghat, but PM Narendra Modi to offer prayers later as he has not reached the Ghat.
6:12 pm IST
PM Modi to arrive shortly at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Varanasi: Visuals from Dashashwamedh Ghat. PM Narendra Modi to arrive shortly, reports news agency ANI.
Varanasi: Visuals from Dashashwamedh Ghat. PM Narendra Modi to arrive shortly. #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/K2c1BUjBnp— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2019
6:36 pm IST
PM’s nominations likely to be NDA show of strength
The prime minister is scheduled to file his nomination papers on April 26, Friday. NDA leaders, including Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and AIADMK leaders will be present during the nomination.
6: 27 pm IST
Politicians, sports stars, artistes attend PM Modi’s roadshow
Padma awardees, noted industrialists, musicians and artistes participates in PM Narendra Modi’s road show in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Thursday.
6:24 pm IST
Thousands line up on streets as PM Modi begins Varanasi roadshow
People lined up the narrow streets of Varanasi to get a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his mega roadshow on Thursday evening. Many were seen on rooftops waving at the PM and other BJP leaders. Modi is seeking re-election from Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency. In 2014, he won by over 3 lakh votes.
Pictures from PM Shri @narendramodi's massive roadshow in Kashi. #KashiBoleNaMoNaMo pic.twitter.com/uhPx2hYU6z— BJP (@BJP4India) April 25, 2019
5: 02 pm IST
PM Modi eyes second term from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat
On Friday, the PM will file his nomination papers for the seat he won by bagging more than half the votes polled, 56 per cent, and won with a massive margin of 3.37 lakh votes in 2014.
5:54 pm IST
PM’s roadshow to end at Dashashwamedh Ghat
The road show that began from the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) gate will culminate at Dashashwamedh Ghat after passing through Assi, Bhadaini, Madanpura, Sonarpura and Godaulia. At Dashashwamedh Ghat, Modi will participate in Ganga Arti.
5: 52 pm IST
Ajay Rai to contest from Varanasi against PM Modi
The Congress ended weeks of speculation about Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contesting the national elections within months of her political plunge and named Ajay Rai as its candidate against a Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi.
5:30 pm IST
PM Modi holds roadshow in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds roadshow in his constituency Varanasi.
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/YR7C1qucvm— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2019
5: 22 pm IST
Grateful for warmth, tweets PM Modi
Live from Kashi...Grateful for the warmth and affection!
Live from Kashi...Grateful for the warmth and affection! https://t.co/792e4aX6Sa— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2019
5:20 pm IST
PM Modi to garlands Madan Mohan Malviya’s statue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi garlands Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya’s statue at Banaras Hindu University gate.
#WATCH Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya, outside Banaras Hindu University (BHU) pic.twitter.com/1ivDSQ5vhw— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2019
5:12 pm IST
PM Modi arrives in Varanasi
PM Modi arrives in Varanasi, will begin the roadshow shortly
5:08 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi to perform Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to perform Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat later today, reports news agency ANI.
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to perform Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat later today. pic.twitter.com/ObLNDWAM4N— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2019
4: 15 pm IST
PM Modi tweets before arriving in Varanasi
Before arriving in Varanasi, PM Modi tweets, “After bumper rallies in Darbhanga and Banda, I am heading to beloved Kashi. “There are a series of programmes lined up, which would give me another excellent opportunity to interact with my sisters and brothers of Kashi.”
After bumper rallies in Darbhanga and Banda, I am heading to beloved Kashi. There are a series of programmes lined up, which would give me another excellent opportunity to interact with my sisters and brothers of Kashi. Har Har Mahadev!— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2019
4:02 pm IST
PM Modi to hold a roadshow in Varanasi shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a roadshow in Varanasi shortly.
Visuals from outside Banaras Hindu University (BHU), reports news agency ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a roadshow in Varanasi shortly.Visuals from outside Banaras Hindu University (BHU). pic.twitter.com/qdZWqfsYRf— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2019
3:15 pm IST
Preparations underway for PM Modi’s roadshow
2:47 pm IST
‘Even those fighting 20 seats think they’ll become PM’: Modi
“‘Even those fighting 8 seats, 20 seats, or even 40 seats think they’ll become PM’, said PM Narendra Modi while addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda.
2:39 pm IST
Opposition has a long face after 3 phases of polling: PM Modi
Opposition has a long face after three phases of polling; they know the outcome: PM Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda.
2:30 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi to shortly address rally in Ajmer
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is set to address a public rally in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. He is accompanied by Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and deputy CM Sachin Pilot.
2:02 pm IST
BJP chief Amit Shah addresses rally in UP’s Unnao
BJP chief Amit Shah is currently addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao.
1:35 pm IST
Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Jhansi
Priyanka Gandhi is currently holding a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi.
12:52 pm IST
PM sanctioned ₹one lakh crore for bullet train, but not for your trains: Rahul Gandhi
“PM has sanctioned ₹one lakh crore rupees for bullet train, which may be used by say 500 or 1000 people, but he isn’t ready to give ₹80 crore for your trains,” said Rahul Gandhi while addressing a public rally in Rajasthan.
12:42 pm IST
Proposed ‘Nyay’ after 5 years of injustice: Rahul Gandhi
“I came upo with the name Nyay for Congress’ proposed mimimum income support scheme, because for five years the people of the country have been denied justice and it’s now time to give them Nyay (justice),” said Rahul gandhi while addressing a public rally in Rajasthan.
12:33 pm IST
Not Priyanka Gandhi, Ajay Rai is Congress candidate against Modi in Varanasi
Not Priyanka Gandhi, Ajay Rai is Congress candidate against Modi in Varanasi
12:22 pm IST
AAP manifesto promises full statehood to Delhi
As he released the AAP’s manifesto, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal promised full statehood to Delhi and added that the
12:15 pm IST
Key poll promise is to defeat BJP: AAP’s Kejriwal at manifesto event
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal today released AAP manifesto and said that their key poll promise is to defeat BJP.
12:14 pm IST
‘2019 election about saving democracy’: AAP releases manifesto
‘2019 election about saving democracy’: AAP releases manifesto
11:20 am IST
‘Even those fighting 20 seats want to be PM’: Modi
People who are contesting only 40, 20 or even eight seats are standing in the queue waiting for their turn to become the prime minister, saidModi at Bihar rally.
11:10 am IST
Only a stable govt can protect the nation: PM Modi
“Only a stable government can protect the nation, traditions and interest of people, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar’s Darbhanga.
11:06 am IST
Those seeking IAF strike proof vanished after 3 phases of voting: PM
“Those asking for proof of IAF strike have vanished after the three phases of voting, they have now begun questioning the EVMs,” said PM Narendra Modi in Bihar.
11:00 am IST
‘Mahamilavat asks why Modi talks about terrorism’: PM
“Some people have problems with ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’, should such lose their deposits in elections. These are the people who ask why Modi talks about terrorism.
I want to ask the ‘mahamilavat’, is terrorism not a real issue, even when terrorists killed over 350 people in the neighbouring country Sri Lanka,” said PM Modi in Bihar.
10:52 am IST
PM Modi addresses rally in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing a public meeting in Bihar’s Darbhanga. He is accompanied by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan.
10:44 am IST
Oppn has no understanding of farmer issues: Nitish Kumar
“The Opposition talks about farm distress but they have no understanding of what the farmer really needs. they say they will waive off farm loans but I want to ask them do all famers in the country take loans. Instead, farmers must be provided with financial support so that the cost they incur can be reduced,” said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.
10:42 am IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar addresses rally
Bihar chief minister along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public meeting in Bihar’s Darbhanga.
10:35 am IST
PM Modi set to address rally in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly address a public meeting in Bihar’s Darbhanga.