It was also a strong show of strength in Varanasi. And the BJP, backed by RSS, did it well during the filing of nomination paper's of it's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi. But the road show in the city left the incumbent Congress rattled. Congress has demanded action against Modi.
PODIUM
Modiji contesting elections from Varanasi and Vadodara and both the cities have a capital V in its name.
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) April 24, 2014
V also stands for victory and I am confident about Shri Narendra Bhai Modi's landslide victory from both the seats.
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) April 24, 2014
Front SHELF
"I want to serve this land. I want to serve the weavers here. May Kashi emerge as spiritual capital."
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"I don't think anyone has sent me here, or I have come here. I feel Mother Ganga has called me to Varanasi."
- Narendra Modi, BJP's PM Candidate
PASSAGEWAY
“The Congress has complained to the Election Commission that in the 117 constituencies in which voting is being held today, Narendra Modi's roadshow was telecast live on all TV channels. This violated the model code of conduct and influenced voters.”
- Anand Sharma, Congress Leader